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DESCRIPTION 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  South  Bend,  Ind. 

Always  order  from  THIS  price  list  and  not  from  the  printed  prices  in  this  catalog;  they  are  obsolete. 


CATALOG  PAGE 


DESCRIPTION 


CATALOG  PAGE 


Model  “A”  8 
Extra  8x16" 
Model  “A”  8 
Extra  10x16' 
Model  “A”  8 


NOTE: 


In  ordering  any  one  of  the  three  above  machines 
state  if  you  want  Rock  Set  as  illustrated  or  some 
other  design,  which  will  be  substituted  without  ad¬ 
ditional  charge. 


(This  will  make  standard  and  plain  end  veneer  blocks.) 

Model  “A”  4x  8x16"  Course  Block  Attachment . 12 

“  “A”  4x10x16"  “  “  “  12 

“  “A”  4x12x16"  “  “  “  12 

NOTE:  With  above  Course  Block  Attachments  state  wheth¬ 
er  you  want  Vertically  Tooled  or  Rock  Face  Plates 
and  Doors. 

Model  “A”  8"  Chimney  Block  Attachment . 12 

“  "A”  8",  10"  and  12"  IDEAL  Feed  Table . 12 

“  “A”  8",  10"  and  12"  Window  Block  &  Sash  Weight 

Attach . 12 

«  «^».  Course  Window  Block  &  Sash  Weight  Attach.  12 

“  “A”  8x  8x16"  Attachment  complete  . 13 

“  “A”  8x10x16"  “  “  . 13 

“  “A”  8x12x16"  “  “  . 13 

NOTE:  With  above  attachments  state  if  you  want  Rock 
End  Door  or  if  you  would  prefer  some  other  design. 

Model  “A”  8"  Water  Table  Set . 13 

“  “A”  Circle  Block  Set  in  either  5',  V  or  9'  radius ....  13 

“  “A”  Silo  Set  in  either  5',  7'  or  9'  radius . 13 

“  “A”  Adj.  Octagon  Face  Plates . 13 

“  “A”  8"  Doors,  all  designs,  each . 14 

«  “A"  10"  u  “  u  **  14 

“  “A”  12"  “  “  “  “  14 

“  “A”  8x8x16"  Face  Plates,  all  designs,  each . 14 

Model  “E”  8x8x24"  Machine  complete . 17 

Extra  8x24"  Pallets  . 17 

Model  “E”  8x10x24"  Machine  complete . 18 

Extra  10x24"  Pallets  . 18 

Model  “E”  8x12x24"  Machine  complete . 19 

Extra  12x24"  Pallets  . 19 

NOTE:  With  each  of  the  above  machines  100  pallets  are 
included  in  place  of  50  as  illustrated. 

In  ordering  any  one  of  the  three  above  machines 
state  if  you  want  Rock  Set  as  illustrated  or  some 
other  design,  which  will  be  substituted  without  ad¬ 
ditional  charge. 

Model  “E”  8x  8x24"  Attachment  complete . 20 

“  “E”  8x10x24"  “  “  . 20 

“  “E”  8x12x24"  “  “  . 20 

NOTE:  With  the  above  attachment  state  if  you  want  Rock 
End  Door  or  if  you  would  prefer  some  other  design. 

Model  “E”  8"  Water  Table  . 20 

“  “E”  Circle  Block  Sets  in  7'  and  9'  radius . 20 

“  “E”  Silo  Sets  in  7'  and  9'  radius . 20 

“  “E”  Adjustable  Octagon  Plates  . 20 


each 


18.00 

20.00 

21.50 


7.00 

5.00 

1.00 

1.00 

40.00 

45.00 

50.00 


7.00 

4.00 

6.00 

5.00 

2.00 

2.25 

2.50 

3.00 

170.00 

.44 

180.00 

.52 

190.00 

.60 


65.00 

70.00 

75.00 


8.50 
5.00 

7.50 
7.00 


9 

$125.00 

Model 

“A”  Panel  Belt  Course  Sets,  either  8,  10  or  12" .... 

20 

9 

each  .25(4 

44 

“A”  Oval  Belt 

Course  Sets  8" . 

20 

10 

135.00 

44 

“A"  “ 

“  “  10" . 

20 

10 

“  .32 

4  4 

44^>,  44  44 

“  “  12".. 

20 

11 

145.00 

44 

“A”  Daisy  “ 

4  4  4  4  g  tt 

20 

11 

“  .38y2 

44 

44^»>  44  44 

“  “  10" . 

20 

44 

44^>»  44  44 

“  “  12"... 

20 

Model 

“E”  8x4x24"  Solid  Veneer  Block  Attachment . 

21 

(This  will  make  standard  and  plain  end  veneer  blocks.) 

Model 

“E”  4x  8x24" 

Course  Block  Attachment . 

21 

12 

20.00 

44 

“E”  4x10x24" 

44  44  44 

21 

44 

“E”  4x12x24" 

44  44  44 

21 

NOTE:  With  above  Course  Block  Attachments  state 

whether  you  want  Vertically  Tooled  or  Rock  face 
plates  and  doors. 

Model  “E”  8,  10  and  12"  Window  Block  Attachment . 21 

“  “E”  4"  Course  Window  Block  and  Sash  Weight 

Attachment . 21 

“  “E”  8"  Doors,  all  designs,  each . 22 

«  «E»  10„  «  «  ..  ..  . 22 

a  22"  (<  «  «  <(  22 

“  “E”  8x24"  Face  Plates,  each . 22 

Model  “A”  6  Brick  Machine  complete  (without  gang  tamper)  23 
“  “A”  6  Brick  Attachment  complete  (without  gang 

tamper)  .  . . 23 

“  “A”  6  Brick  Gang  Tamper . 23 

“  “A”  6  Brick  Combination  End  Face  and  Pallet  in 

Rock,  Panel,  or  Fancy  designs,  each ....  23 
“  “A”  6  Brick  Bottom  Face  Plates  in  Rock,  Panel,  or 

Fancy  designs,  each  . 23 

Sill  Plate  4x36" . 24 

“  “  5x48" . 24 

Cap  “  8x48" . 24 

(Above  furnished  in  different  designs.) 

Model  “A"  8"  Loop  Cap  Set . 

u  “A.”  10"  li  “  “ 


. 24 

“  “  “  24 

“  “  “  24 

Oval  “  “  24 

. . 24 

. . 24 

per  hundred . 24 

. 24 

. 24 

. 24 

. 24 

. 24 


“  “A”  12" 

“  “A”  8" 

“  “A”  10" 

“  “A”  12" 

8x16"  Pallets 
10x16" 

12x16" 

8x24" 

10x24" 

12x24" 

COLUMN  AND  ORNAMENTAL  MOLDS. 

Only  a  limited  number  of  Ornamental  Molds  are  shown  in 
this  catalog.  Ask  for  Catalog  No.  19.  Prices  on  pages 
26,  38  and  39  are  O.  K. 

IDEAL  Sidewalk  Mold  . , . 44 

“  Cement  Sill  Mold  . . . 44 

“  “  Step  “  . 44 

TERMS  AND  DELIVERY :  See  page  7. 

Our  line  is  complete  —  Write  for  catalogs  and  quotations 
on  Power  Tampers,  Brick  Machines,  Conveyors,  Mixers, 
etc. 


NET 

$  4.00 

11.00 
11.25 
11.50 
11.00 
11.25 

11.50 
25.00 

26.00 

27.50 
27.00 


1.00 

1.00 

2.00 

2.25 

2.50 
4.00 

90.00 

45.00 

20.00 

3.00 

4.00 

2.00 

3.50 
5.00 

18.00 

18.50 

19.00 

18.00 

18.50 
19.00 

25.50 
32.00 

38.50 
44.00 
52.00 
60.00 


15.00 

20.00 

25.00 


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WE  PRESENT  FOR  YOUR  CONSIDERATION 

Vhe  CONCRETE  BUILDING  BLOCK 

OF  THE  FUTURE 

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-  AS  MADE  ON  THE  - 

ORIGINAL  DOWN  FACE 

IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINES 


COMBINING  STRENGTH  .  BEAUTY  .  ECONOMY  AND  SANITATION  IN  ITS  HIGHEST 
DEGREE,  q  FIREPROOF.  qWARM  IN  WINTER  AND  COOL  IN  SUMMER 


This  book  is  respectfully  dedicated  to  Concrete  Block  Manufacturers  and  the  Building  Public 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  South  Bend,  Indiana,  U.  S.  A. 
IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  London,  Canada 


Copyrighted  1907  by  the  Ideal  Concrete  Machinery  Co.,  South  Bend,  Indiana,  U.  S.  A. 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A.  v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO„  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


ijJEFORE  LOOKING  OVER  THIS  CATALOG,  we  ask  you,  from  the  stand- 
'***  point  of  your  own  interest  to  read  our  Book — 

“ What  Others  Say  About  Us.” 

The  unanimous  expression  of  satisfaction  of  our  customers,  in  this  and  other  countries, 
must  indicate  to  you  the  absolute  superiority  of 

IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINES 


And  the  statements  herein  shown,  and  such  other  claims  as  we  make,  will  most 
certainly  convince  you  of  the  wisdom  of  selecting — 

AN  IDEAL  EQUIPMENT  FOR  YOUR  USE. 

We  believe  in  a  statement  of  actual  fact. 

Too  many  concrete  block  machine  manufacturers  have,  unfortunately  for  the 
business,  overstated  the  merits  of  their  machines.  Even  cheap  molds,  and  poorly 
designed  machines  of  roughly  assembled  castings,  are  being  exploited  as  the  BEST, 
and  the  volume  of  production  claimed,  so  excessive,  as  to  approach  the  limits  of  pure 
fabrication.  We  therefore  point  with  pride  to  the  magnificent  commendatory  letters 
of  satisfied  customers,  and  to  the  simplicity  and  mechanical  perfection  of  IDEAL 
MACHINES,  as  the  basis  for  our  solicitation  of  your  patronage. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A.  v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


OUR.  CLAIMS 


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Are  marvelously  simple. 

Are  more  rapid  than  all  others. 

Are  mechanically  perfect. 

Will  produce  the  greatest  variety  of  blocks  and  designs. 

Are  labor  economizers. 

Are  durable  and  substantial. 

Are  more  universally  used  than  all  others  combined. 

Enable  you  to  compete  successfully  without  cutting  your  profits. 

Have  interchangeable  parts,  attachments  and  accessories. 

Make  blocks  that  are  the  best  proportioned,  accurate  in  measurement  and  beauty 
of  design,  and  satisfy  the  Architect,  Contractor  and  builder. 

Make  blocks  face  down — the  ONLY  WAY. 

Are  copied  and  infringed  continually,  which  keep  our  attorneys  busy. 

Do  not  carry  with  them  the  possibility  of  loss  to  the  purchaser  by  infringement  suits. 
Are  portable  and  convenient. 

Are  not  sold  on  approval. 

MAKE  CUSTOMERS  who  remain  our  friends. 

Are  sold  under  a  positive  guarantee. 

Are  positive  in  their  lever  action  for  removal  of  cores — a  recognized  advantage. 
Are  built  to  permit  either  hand  or  power  tamping. 

Are  the  only  machines  arranged  to  obtain  fractional  sized  blocks  in  every  inch  size 
within  capacity  of  machine,  and  all  with  proper  marginal  effect. 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A.  V  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


KOTICE  TO  THE  ‘PUBLIC!! 


THERE  are  only  tWO  types  of  Hollow  Concrete  Block  Machines — the  Down 
Face,  Horizontal  Core  being  the  latest  and  perfected  type. 

Practical  men  readily  admit  the  superiority  of  the  Down  Face  Machine. 


The  patents  on  the  Side  Face,  Vertical  Core  type  have  expired. 


We  own  and  control  the  fundamental  Patent  on  the  Combination  Down  Face, 
Horizontal  Core,  Hollow  Block  Machines. 


We  also  own  and  control  valuable  Patents  on  Accessories  and  Improvements. 

We  caution  the  Buying  Public  against  the  purchase  of  Infringing  Machines. 

Cheap  imitations  are  being  offered  at  ridiculous  prices,  without  regard  to  consequences 

to  the  Purchaser. 


Placing  pallet  in  mo’d  in  readiness  to  begin  the  making  of  a 
block,  a  pa’let  being  required  for  each  block  to  rest  upon  until 
block  has  sufficiently  set  or  hardened.  It  is  then  taken  from 
pallet  to  undergo  the  curing  process 


The  courts  have  held  that  not  only  the  Manufacturer,  but  also  the  Seller  and  Purchaser  are  liable.  .  .  .  We  recently 
brought  suit  in  Canada  to  protect  our  Patents,  and  the  decision  of  the  High  Court  of  Justice  unqualifiedly  sustained  them,  and  forever 
enjoined  the  parties,  against  whom  suit  was  brought,  from  making  or  selling  their  machines.  Suits  now  pending  in  the  United  States. 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND„  U.  S.  A.  V  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


THE  DOWN  FACE  PRINCIPLE 

- OF  THE - 

Original  Down  Face  Ideal  Concrete  Block  Machine 


MAKES  IT  POSSIBLE  to  produce  a  Concrete  Block  with  a  face  richer  in  material  than  the  balance 
of  the  block,  thereby  making  it  closer  grained  and  more  impervious  to  moisture.  We  accomplish  this  with 
the  least  possible  cost  to  produce  such  results.  In  other  words,  if  the  whole  block  had  to  be  made 
of  the  same  rich  mixture  of  cement,  the  cost  of  the  block  would  be  prohibitive,  because  of  the 
percentage  of  cement  used. 

OUR  SYSTEM  OF  FACING  permits  the  balance  of  the  block  to  be  made  of  coarser  material, 
costing  less,  yet  securing  the  maximum  strength  at  one-third  the  expense.  We  secure  a  face  richer  in 
appearance,  clearer  in  design,  greater  in  variety,  and  one  with  which  artistic  effects  can  be  obtained. 

To  quote  the  exact  words  of  a  well-known  cement  authority:  “The  objects  of  facing  are  three: 

FIRST — “Saving  in  cost  and  material. 

SECOND — “Securing  a  beautiful  surface. 

THIRD — “Making  the  surface  more  dense  and  impervious.” 


IDEAL  Blocks  overcome  that  sameness  of  appearance  and  dull  look  so  many  other  blocks  possess. 
IDEAL  Blocks  make  a  dry,  sanitary  house — warm  in  winter  and  cool  in  summer. 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A.  v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


WE  MANUFACTURE  THE  FOLLOWING  HIGH  GRADE  “IDEAL’’  MACHINERY 


IDEAL  MODEL  "A"  8"  BLOCK  MACHINE. 

IDEAL  MODEL  nAn  10"  BLOCK  MACHINE. 

IDEAL  MODEL  "A"  12"  BLOCK  MACHINE. 

IDEAL  MODEL  "E"  8"  BLOCK  MACHINE. 
IDEAL  MODEL  nE"  10"  BLOCK  MACHINE. 
IDEAL  MODEL  "E"  12"  BLOCK  MACHINE. 

IDEAL  SPECIAL  SILL  AND  LINTEL  MACHINE. 
IDEAL  CEMENT  BRICK  MACHINE. 

IDEAL  VENEER  BLOCK  MACHINE. 
IDEAL  CONTINUOUS  BATCH  MIXER,  HAND  POWER. 
IDEAL  CONTINUOUS  BATCH  POWER  MIXER. 

IDEAL  BLOCK  MACHINE  FACE  PLATES. 
IDEAL  WATER  TABLE  SETS. 
IDEAL  CIRCLE  BLOCK  SETS. 

IDEAL  CHIMNEY  BLOCK  SETS. 

IDEAL  ADJUSTABLE  OCTAGON  FACE  PLATES. 
IDEAL  SILL  PLATES. 

IDEAL  CAP  PLATES. 

IDEAL  FRACTIONAL  FACE  PLATES. 
IDEAL  PALLETS,  8x16",  10x16",  12x16". 

IDEAL  PALLETS,  8  x24",  10  x24",  12x24". 

IDEAL  FRIEZE  BLOCK  SETS. 

IDEAL  BELT  COURSE  SETS. 

IDEAL  FENCE  POST  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  SILO  BLOCK  SETS. 

IDEAL  ATTACHMENTS  FOR  BLOCK  MACHINES. 
IDEAL  ACCESSORIES  FOR  CEMENT  USERS. 
IDEAL  MATERIAL  FEED  TABLES. 

IDEAL  BLOCK  CARRIERS,  WOOD. 
IDEAL  BLOCK  CARRIERS,  IRON. 

IDEAL  SMOOTHING  AND  COMPRESSION  TOOL. 
IDEAL  IRON  BLOCK  MACHINE  TAMPS. 
IDEAL  CONCRETE  TAMPS. 

IDEAL  BRICK  MACHINE  TAMPS. 


IDEAL  BRICK  MACHINE  ROCKER. 

IDEAL  CEMETERY  CORNER  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  SPINDLE  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  BALL  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  COLUMN  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  CAPITAL  MOLDS. 


Bringing  the  coarser  material  into  mold  on  top  of  facing 


IDEAL  PIER  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  PORCH  PIER  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  PIER  CAP  MOLDS. 

IDEAL  STEEL  BLOCK  BINDER. 

IDEAL  ASHLAR  FACE  PLATES. 

IDEAL  DIVIDING  PLATES  6-  GUIDE. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A.  v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


^ erms  and  Delivery 

TERMS 

If  Cash  accompanies  orders— less  5  per  cent  discount. 

If  C.  O.  D.  or  Sight  Draft  with  Bill  of  Lading — less  3  per  cent  discount,  and  satisfactory 
references  must  be  furnished. 

If  60  days  net  or  less,  3  per  cent  discount  in  1  3  days;  parties  must  be  satisfactorily  rated  or 
furnish  indisputable  evidence  of  responsibility. 

If  Special  Terms  are  desired,  by  parties  not  regularly  rated,  we  require  one-third  (1-3)  cash 
with  order,  and  will  accept  one  or  two  Notes  for  equal  amounts,  with  Interest  at  6  per  cent 
per  annum,  and  secured  by  our  Regular  Machine  Contract  for  the  remaining  two-thirds  (2-3) 
of  the  order.  References  must  be  satisfactory  in  all  cases  where  Special  Terms  are  desired 
and  should  accompany  order  to  save  delay. 

FOREIGN  TERMS 

Cash  must  accompany  orders,  or  satisfactory  arrangements  made  with  some  reliable 
Bank  to  honor  draft  with  documents  attached.  If  other  terms  are  desired,  they  should 
be  specified  and  satisfactory  evidence  of  responsibility  should  accompany  order. 

REMITTANCES 

Should  be  by  New  York  or  Chicago  Drafts,  London  Exchange,  Express  or  Money  Orders,  Certified  Checks  or  Registered  Letter. 

DELIVERY 

All  goods  are  sold  F.  O.  B.  cars  South  Bend,  Indiana,  or  London,  Canada.  No  charge  for  Crating,  Boxing  or  Packing. 

OUR  REFERENCES 


R.  G.  Dun  &  Co.,  The  Bradstreet  Co.,  or  any  Bank  or  Business  Concern  in  South  Bend,  Indiana,  or  London,  Canada. 


OTAMJ^MfT 


KNOW  ALL  MEN  BY  THESE  PRESENTS,  that  the  undersigned,  the  IDEAL  CONCRETE 
MACHINERY  COMPANY,  guarantees,  first,  generally,  that  the  IDEAL  CONCRETE 
BLOCK  MACHINES,  manufactured  and  sold  by  them,  are  free  from  all  latent 
defects,  and  made  of  the  best  obtainable  materials,  and  that  the  same 
are  structurally  perfect  and  mechanically  correct,  strong  and  durable, 
and  it  now  agrees  that  it  will  replace,  any  part  or  parts  of  any  IDEAL 
BLOCK  MACHINE,  in  oase  the  same  does  not  fill  the  terms  of  ‘this  general 
guaranty,  upon  notice  to  it  and  proof  of  the  defects  herein  guaranteed 
against,  but  this  guaranty  and  promise  shall  not  apply  to  natural  wear 
and  tear,  nor  to  defects  arising  therefrom,  nor  from  unskillful  and  im¬ 
proper  use;  and  we  guarantee  that  the  patents  covering  our  machine  are 
owned  and  controled  by  us,  and  cover  the  principle  of  the  Combination 
Down  Face  Horizontal  Core  Block  Machine. 


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WITNESS  the  name  and  corporate  seal  of  the 
IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  COMPANY, 
at  South  Bend,  Indiana,  this  21st. 
day  of  February,  1907. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  COMPANY, 


The  only  definite,  specific  and  binding  guaranty  furnished  by  any  Block  Machine 

Manufacturing  Company 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A.  V  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


Ideal  Model  “A”  8x8x16  inch  Machine,  complete  with  100  Pallets  and  equipment  to  make  Plain  and 
Rock  Face  Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Pier  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Half  and  Quarter  Blocks,  Etc.,  Etc. 

Gross  weight,  1  1  44  lbs.  $125.00 

The  Base  of  this  machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  Attachment  for  producing  either  the  8x10x16  inch  or  8x12x16  inch 
Block.  No  change  in  face  plate  necessary  in  the  making  of  these  various  widths. 

Extra  Pallets,  8x16  inch,  25c  each 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S,  A.  v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


OUTFIT  No.  2 

Ideal  Model  “A”  8x10x16  inch  Machine 
complete 


Ideal  Model  “A”  8x10x16  inch  Machine,  complete  with  100  Pallets  and  equipment  to  make 
Plain  and  Rock  Face  Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Half  and  Quarter  Blocks, 

Etc.,  Etc.  ......  Gross  weight,  1462  lbs.  $135.00 


8x12x16  inch  Blocks. 


The  Base  of  this  machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  Attachments  for  producing  either  the  8x8x  1  6  inch  or 
No  change  in  face  plate  necessary  in  the  making  of  these  various  widths. 

Extra  Pallets  10x16  inch,  30c  each 
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OUTFI1 

Ideal  Model  “A”  8x 

complete 


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Front  Cover 


Ideal  Model  “A  8x12x16  inch  Machine,  complete  with  100  Pallets  and  equipment  to  make 
Plain  and  Rock  Face  Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Half  and  Quarter  Blocks,  Etc. 

•  •  .  .  .  .  .  Gross  weight,  1575  lbs.  $145.00 

The  Base  of  this  machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  Attachment  for  producing  8x8x16  inch  or  8x10x16  inch 
Blocks.  No  change  in  face  plate  necessary  in  the  making  of  these  widths. 

Extra  Pallets,  12x16  n.,  35c  each 


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Tamping  is  begun  to  amalgamate  the  facing  and  backing, 
or  rich  and  coarse  material. 


MODEL  “A”  ACCESSORIES  AND  ATTACHMENTS 

The  base  of  the  Model  “A”  Machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  following: 

Model  “A”  8x4x16  inch  Solid  Veneer  Block  Attachment  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face 

Blocks.  ......  Net  weight,  65  lbs.  $20.00 

Model  “A”  4x8x16  inch  Flollow  Course  Block  Attachment  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face 

Blocks.  ......  Net  weight,  55  lbs.  $13.00 

Model  “A”  4x10x16  inch  Hollow  Course  Block  Attachment  for  Plain  and  Rock 

Face  Blocks.  .....  Net  weight,  60  lbs.  $12.75 

Model  “A”  4x12x16  inch  Hollow  Course  Block  Attachment  for  Plain  and  Rock 

Face  Blocks.  .  Net  weight,  65  lbs.  $13.50 

Model  “A”  8  inch  Chimney  Block  Attachment  for  making  Blocks  with  5x10  inch 

opening.  ......  Net  weight,  35  lbs.  $5*00 


Model  “A”  8  inch,  10  inch  or  12  inch  Ideal  Feed  Table,  for  holding  and  separating  facing  and  backing  material. 

,  ........  Net  weight,  55  lbs. 


Model  “A”  8  inch,  10  inch  or  12  inch  Window  Block  and  Sash  Weight  Attachment. 


Net  weight,  1 0  lbs. 


Model  “A”  4  inch  Course  Window  Block  and  Sash  Weight  Attachment.  . 


Net  weight,  5  lbs. 


$5.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 


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Having  tamped  up  to  core  opening,  the  cores  are  now  brought 
into  mold  by  grasping  lever  and  bringing  forward — 
positive  action  and  rapid 


MODEL  “A”  ACCESSORIES  AND  ATTACHMENTS 

The  base  of  the  Model  “A”  Machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  following: 

Model  “A”  8x8x16  inch  Attachment,  complete  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face  Blocks, 

Corner  Blocks,  Pier  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Half  and  Quarter  Blocks,  Etc.,  Etc. 

.  .  .  .  .  .  .  Net  weight,  125  lbs.  $35.00 

Model  “A”  8x10x16  inch  Attachment,  complete  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face  Blocks, 

Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Half  and  Quarter  Blocks,  Etc. 

Net  weight,  1  50  lbs.  $40.00 

Model  “A”  8x12x16  inch  Attachment,  complete  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face 
Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Half  and  Quarter  Blocks,  Etc. 

Net  weight,  210  lbs.  $45.00 

Model  “A”  Water  Table  Set,  with  parts  for  making  Return  Corners.  . 

Net  weight,  40  lbs.  $5.00 

(Specify  if  8  inch,  10  inch  or  12  inch  are  wanted) 


Model  “A”  Circle  Block  Sets,  with  End  Angles  and  Inner  Circle  Scraper;  in  5  foot,  7  foot  or  9  foot  radius.  . 

Net  weight,  25  lbs.  $4.00 

(Can  be  had  in  any  face  design  desired) 


Model  “A”  Adjustable  Octagon  Face  Plates  in  any  Face  design.  20°  to  80°  angles.  Net  weight,  25  lbs. 


$5.00 


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More  material  having  been  placed  in  mold,  the  operator  now  re¬ 
verses  the  tamping  bar  &  with  blade  end  proceeds  to  tamp  material 
around  the  cores  which  forms  the  end  and  center  shells  or  webs 


MODEL  “A”  END  DOORS 

Machines  are  regularly  equipped  with  Standard,  Plain  and  Rock  Doors.  They  can 
also  be  had  in  any  of  the  following  designs: 

Right  and  Left  Doors  in  8  inch  size.  Also  in  Standard  and  Plain  1 0  inch  and  1 2  inch 
Left  Doors  only  in  balance  of  1 0  inch  and  1 2  inch  Doors. 

Panel,  Corrugated,  Cobble,  Rock  with  Tool  Margin;  Bush  Hammered  with  Tool 
Margin,  Bush  Hammered,  Broken  Ashler  and  Pilaster. 

Price  on  all  Model  “A”  8  inch  Doors  .  .  .  Net  weight,  1  1  lbs.  $2.00 

Price  on  all  Model  “A”  10  inch  Doors  .  .  .  Net  weight,  13  lbs.  2.25 

Price  on  all  Model  “A”  12  inch  Doors  .  .  .  Net  weight,  16  lbs.  2.50 

MODEL  “A”  8x16  INCH  FACE  PLATES 

Machines  are  regularly  equipped  with  Plain  and  Rock  Face  Plates.  They  can  also 
be  had  in  any  of  the  following  designs : 

Panel,  Corrugated,  Cobble,  Rock  with  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammered  with  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammered,  and  Broken 
Ashler.  Any  8x16  inch  Face  Plate  fits  the  Model  “A”  Machines,  and  may  be  had  in  any  fractional  division  of 
1 6  inch.  All  showing  proper  margin  effect.  .  .  .  Average  net  weight,  1 6  lbs.  Price  of  each  $3.00 


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ORDNANCE  DEPARTMENT,  U.  S.  A. 


REPOET  OF  MECHANICAL  TESTS 

MADE  WITH  THE 

U.  s.  Testing  Machine 

CAPACITY  80Q.QQ0  POUNDS 

AT 


TEST  OF  BLOCKS  MADE  AT  THE  PENNSYLVANIA  RAIL 
ROAD  SHOPS  AT  FORT  WAYNE,  IND., 

ON  THEIR  HYDRAULIC  PRESS. 


No.  1 — CRUSHED  AT  60  TONS  PRESSURE 

This  block  was  made  about  August  I,  1904;  contained  80  square  inches  of  surface; 
was  frozen  in  solid  ice  for  a  period  of  nine  days,  and  has  been  drying  since  December 
I  st;  size,  8x8x  1 6  inches. 


WATERTOWN  ARSENAL,  MASS-. 


No.  2 — CRUSHED  AT  36  TONS  PRESSURE 


ootober  26,  1906. 

FOB 


This  block  was  made  about  October  15,  1904;  contained  80  square  inches  of  surface; 
has  lain  in  the  yard  the  entire  winter  subject  to  all  the  weather  conditions;  size, 
8x8x  1  6  inches. 


8.  R.  Taylor  Cotjpany, 


No.  3 — CRUSHED  AT  30  TONS  PRESSURE 


- -  .Boston.  Kas« 

EXTRACT  FROM  REPORT  OP 

TESTS  BY  COMPRESSION 

-  Building  Blocks.  - 


Extraot  from  Test  No.  13,465. 


,5!05  x  4T10  ooros 


er 

J.  — *.53  X  S!5 


Approximate 

Dlaenalone. 


Marks . 

First 

craok . 

Ultimate 

strength. 

Pounds. 

Pounds . 

22  days  1:2:8 

187,000 

187,000 

do 

209,000 

209,700 

Commanding  • 


The  E.  E.  Taylor  Co.  for  whom  above  test  was  made  are  customers  and  usera  of  our 

Ideal  machines. 


This  block  was  made  about  October  15,1 904;  contained  80  square  inches  of  surface; 
has  lain  in  the  yard  the  entire  winter  subject  to  all  the  weather  conditions;  size, 
8x8x  1 6  inches 

No.  4 — CRUSHED  AT  34  TONS  PRESSURE 

This  block  was  made  about  November  20,  1 904;  contained  88  square  inches  of 
surface;  has  lain  in  the  yard  the  entire  winter  subject  to  all  the  weather  conditions; 
size,  8x8x  1  6  inches. 

No.  5— DID  NOT  CRUSH 

This  block,  8x10x20  inches,  was  made  about  August  15,  1904;  contained  152 
square  inches  of  surface;  has  lain  in  the  yard  the  entire  winter  subject  to  all  the  weather 
conditions.  Upon  this  block  a  pressure  of  60  tons  was  exerted,  without  effect.  A 
second  pressure  of  60  tons  caused  a  slight  crack  to  appear  in  the  same. 

On  the  blocks  that  were  crushed,  no  part  of  the  facing  scaled  or  came  off  separately; 
in  fact  the  facing,  which  by  the  Borst  System  is  an  integral  part  of  the  block  itself,  adhered  to 
the  parts  of  the  crushed  blocks.  That  you  may  have  full  proof  of  this,  we  send  you  specimens. 

Our  blocks  are  produced  by  using  a  2  and  1  proportion  for  the  facing,  and  a  4  and  1 
proportion  for  the  backing.  .  .  Hoping  you  are  pleased  with  the  results  we  obtained,  we  are 

Very  truly  yours, 

THE  MENEFEE  ARIFICIAL  STONE  CO. 

C.  M.  MENEFEE. 

P.  S. — Thi»  shows  that  the  test  made  on  the  small  block  designated  as  No.  1  would  stand  a  pressure  in  a 
wall  equal  in  height  to  1,600  feet,  or  equal  to  a  building  133  stories  high,  each  story  12  feet.  We  do  not  think 
however,  that  the  Building  Inspector  in  our  city  would  give  us  permit  to  erect  one  of  that  height. 


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VARlDUS  SHAPE  BLOCKS 

X,  produced  on  the, 

Ioeal  Hollow  Concrete  Block  Machine. 

IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO. 

SOUTH  BEND  IND. 


Froct  tonal  B  leeks 


PP 


Special  Pier  Block. 
Bo  lb. 

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Fractional  Blocks. 


Ffegular  Block. 


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Corner  Block. 


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Special  Pier  Block. 


Fractional  Bloc  As 


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Inner  Corner B loch. 


PP  PD 


Fractional  Bloc  As 


Special  Pier  Bloch. 


Corner  Block 


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4  Corner  Block 


P. 


Fractional  JBlochs 


Special  Pier  Block 


Bo.  23 


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B o  24 


4-3  Brele  BlocA. 


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Veneer  Block. 


BO-  78 

Veneer  BlocA 


Special  Pier  Block. 


Special  Pier  or  Pilaster  Block. 


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Jamb  and  Sill  Block 


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Fractional  Veneer  Blocks 


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Fractional  Veneer  Blocks. 


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Panel  Belt  Block. 


Circ/e  Block  3^  rad 


Bo.  A  5 

Fractional  Veneer Blocks. 


Bo  AL 

Fractional  Veneer  Blocks. 


Bo.  62 

Fractional  Veneer  Blocks 

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Circle  Vene*rBA?cA  Srad. 


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74  Petr  rn  Comer  Blocks 


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OUTFIT  No.  4 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


Ideal  Model  “E”  8x8x24  inch 
Machine  Complete. 


Ideal  Model  “E”  8x8x24  inch  Machine  complete  with  50  Pallets  and  equipment  to  make  Plain  and 

Rock  Face  Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Fractional  Blocks,  etc.  Gross  weight  1375  lbs.  $170.00 
The  Base  of  this  Machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  attachment  for  producing  either  the  8x10x24  inch  or  8x12x24 
inch  block.  No  change  in  face  plate  necessary  in  the  making  of  these  various  widths. 

17  Extra  Pallets  8x24  inch  55c  each. 


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OUTFIT  No.  5 

Ideal  Model  “E”  8x10x24  inch 
Machine  Complete 


Ideal  Model  “E”  8x10x24  inch  Machine  complete  with  50  Pallets  and  equipment  to  make  Plain 

and  Rock  Face  Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Fractional  Blocks,  etc.  Gross  weight  I  525  lbs.  $180.00 
The  Base  of  this  Machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  attachment  for  producing  either  the  8x8x24  inch  or  8x12x24 
inch  block.  No  change  in  face  plate  necessary  in  the  making  of  these  various  widths. 

18  Extra  Pallets  1 0x24  inch  60c  each. 


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OUTFIT  No.  6 

Ideal  Model  “E”  8x12x24  inch 
Machine  Complete. 


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Ideal  Model  'E  8x12x24  inch  Machine  complete  with  50,  Pallets  and  equipment  to  make  Plain  and 

Rock  Face  Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Fractional  Blocks,  etc.  Gross  weight  I  700  lbs.  $190.00 
The  Base  of  this  Machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  attachment  for  producing  either  the  8x8x24  inch  or  8x10x24 
inch  block.  No  change  in  face  plate  necessary  in  the  miking  of  these  various  widths. 

19  Extra  Pallets  12x24  inch  65c  each. 


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After  having  again  placed  more  material  heaping  full  in 
mold  the  operator  uses  the  square  end  of  the  tamp  and  finishes 
block,  he  is  now  removing  the  surplus  material,  known  as 
“Striking  off” — this  pari  of  block  exposed  being  the  back  can 
be  smoothed  by  use  of  trowel,  if  desired. 


MODEL  “E”  ACCESSORIES  AND  ATTACHMENTS 

The  base  of  the  Model  “E”  Machine  is  adapted  to  receive  the  following- 

Model  “E”  8x8x24  inch  Attachment,  complete  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face  Blocks, 

Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Fractional  Blocks.  .  Net  weight,  300  lbs.  $70.00 

Model  “E”  8x10x24  inch  Attachment,  complete  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face 

Blocks,  Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Fractional  Blocks.  Net  weight,  320  lbs.  $75.00 

Model  “E”  8x12x24  inch  Attachment,  complete  for  Plain  and  Rock  Face  Blocks, 

Corner  Blocks,  Joist  Blocks,  Fractional  Blocks.  .  Net  weight,  300  lbs.  $75.00 

Model  “E”  Water  Table  Sets,  with  parts  for  making  Return  Corners. 

.  .  .  .  .  .  .  Net  weight,  35  lbs.  $7.00 

(Specify  if  8  inch,  10  inch  or  12  inch  are  wanted) 


Model  “E”  Circle  Block  Sets,  with  End  Angles  and  Inner  Circle  Scraper,  in  7  foot  and  9  foot  radius.  Net  weight,  30  lbs.  $5.00 

(Can  be  had  in  any  Face  design  desired) 


Model  “E”  Adjustable  Octagon  Face  Plates  in  any  Face  design,  20°  to  80°  jangles. 


Net  weight,  30  lbs.  $7.00 


MODEL  “A”  FANCY  BELT  COURSE  SETS 


Panel  Belt  Course  Sets,  8  inch 

«  “  “  “10  “ 

<«  («  **12  “ 

Oval  Belt  Course  Sets  8  inch 


$  4.00 
$  4.00 
$  4.00 

$  11.00 

Daisy  Belt  Course  Sets,  12  inch 


Oval  Belt  Course  Sets,  I  0  inch 
“  “  “  “  12  “ 

Daisy  Belt  Course  Sets,  8  inch 

«<  •<  <<  it  |Q  «« 

$  11.50 


$  11.25 
$  11.00 

$  11.00 
$  11.25 


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Block  being  finished,  he  grasps  lever  handle  firmly,  and  by 
throwing  back  he  brings  cores  out  of  mold;  the  fact  that 
cores  are  thus  removed  means  rapidity  and  perfect  results 


MODEL  “E”  ACCESSORIES  AND  ATTACHMENTS 


The  base  of  the  Model  “E”  Machine  is  adapted  to  r^^v^he^following : 


Model  “E”  8x4x24  inch  Solid  Veneer  Block  | 
Rock  Face  Blocks. 


Model  “E”  4x8x24  inch  Hollow  Course  Block  j  Attachment  for  Pf 
Rock  Face  Blocks. 


Model  “E”  4x10x24  inch  Hollow  Course  Bloc 
Rock  Face  Blocks. 


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5.00 


14.00 


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Model  “E”  4x12x24  inch  Hollow  Course  Block  Attachment  for  Plain  and 

Rock  Face  Blocks.  ....  Net  Weight  110  lbs.  $16.00 


Model  “E”  8  inch  Window  Block  and  Sash  Weight  Attachment. 


a  a 


a  <t 


a  a 


10  “ 
12  “ 


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a  a  a 


8 — 4  inch  Course  Window  Block  and  Sash  Weight  Attachment. 


it  it 


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10—4 
12-4  “ 


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$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 


Window  Jamb  and  Sash  Weight  Attachment  for  8"  high  blocks, 
used  as  cut  out 


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MODEL  “E”  END  DOORS 

Machines  are  regularly  equipped  with  Standard,  Plain  and  Rock  Doors.  They  can 
also  be  had  in  any  of  the  following  designs: 

Right  and  Left  Doors  in  Standard  and  Plain — others  Right  Doors  only. 

Panel,  Corrugated,  Cobble,  Rock  with  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammered  with  Tool 
Margin,  Bush  Hammered,  Broken  Ashler  and  Pilaster. 

Price  on  all  Model  “E”  8  inch  Doors.  ,  .  Net  weight,  1  1  lbs.  $2.00 

Price  on  all  Model  “E”  10  inch  Doors.  .  .  Net  weight,  13  lbs.  2.25 

Price  on  all  Model  “E”  12  inch  Doors.  .  .  Net  weight,  16  lbs.  2.50 

MODEL  “E”  8x24  INCH  FACE  PLATES 

Machines  are  regularly  equipped  with  Plain  and  Rock  Face  Plates.  They  can  also  be 
had  in  any  of  the  following  designs: 

Panel,  Corrugated,  Cobble,  Rock  with  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammered  with  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammered,  and  Broken 
Ashler.  Any  8x24  inch  Face  Plate  fits  the  Model  “E”  Machines,  and  may  be  had  in  fractional  plates.  Average  net 
weight,  30  lbs.  ..........  Price  of  each  $4.00 


The  operator  has  now  unlatched  the  mold,  keeping  a  firm  hold 
a  the  latches,  which  act  as  handles  in  turning  over  the  mold,  the 
mold  and  block  being  turned  over  by  the  operator  just  one  quarter 
until  arrested  by  the  frame  support 


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“A”  cilmeM1  brick 


IDEAL  MODEL 

FOR  MAKING  BRR&K 
Complete  with  Base  and  Plain  End  and 


Brick  Attachment  to  fit  the  Base  of  Mpdel 
making  Plain  Face  Brick. 

Combination  End  Face  and  Pallet  in  flock 


CHI  JE 

FalPflP8  ^6r  t0 


If 


lock  Machine — for 


ll$t  Wdtf lbs- 

,  Paner  or  Fancy  Design. 

Front  OovePch 

Bottom  Face  Plates  in  Rock  Panel  or  Fjfiicy  Design.  .  Each  $4.00 


Combination  Set  above  Two  Plates 


Each 


$90.00 

545.00 

$5.00 
$4.00 
$7.00 


He  Has  let  down  the  right  door  and  is  doing  the  same  with  the  left,  and 
also  aids  in  releasing  the  face  plate  from  the  face  of  the  block,  the  face 
plate  tilting  away  from  block  at  a  very  slight  angle.  In  the  entire  oper¬ 
ation  of  making  the  block  from  the  start  to  finish  he  scarcely  changes  his 
position  or  leaves  his  tracks. 


Rocker 


With  Pallet  &  End 
Plate  in  Position 


Rocked  to  Position 


Ideal  Cement  Brick  Machine — Open 


The  “  Rocker  ”  supplied  with  the  Machine  or 
Attachment  provides  for  immediate  transfer  of  Brick  to  an 
Iron  or  Wooden  Pallet.  Our  Regular  Block  Machine 
Pallets  can  be  used. 


The  only  Brick  Machine  on  the  market  producing  full 
size  bricks  with  ornamental  or  fancy  ends — our  designs  being 
on  the  combination  end  and  pallet. — No  time  lost  by  inserting 
pieces  to  get  ornamental  effect  and  cutting  down  size  of  brick. 


Ideal  Cement  Brick  Machine — Closed 


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Block  being  ready  for  removal  operator  secures  his  carrier 
(our  own  device  for  protecting  blocks  on  three  sides). 


C  A 


SILL  AND  C  A1 

In  Plain,  Rock,  Corrugated,  Rock 
Tool  Margin  and  Bush  Hammered. 

Sill  4x36  inch  size 

Sill  5x48  inch  size 

Cap  8x48  inch  size 

MODEL  “A” 

Ornamental  Loop  Cap  Sets  8  inch 

“  “  “  “  10  “ 

ft  tt  it  ft  |2  << 

Ornamental  Oval  Cap  Sets  8  inch 

“  “  “  “  10  “ 

“  “  “  “  12  “ 

ST  IRON  PALLETS 


*  FACE  PLATES 

with  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammered  with 

Net  weight  24  lbs.  $2.00 
Net  weight  37  lbs.  $5.50 
Net  weight  65  lbs.  $5.00 

FANCY  CAPS 

$18.00 

$18.50 

$19.00 

$18.00 

$18.50 

$19.00 


The  kind  that  last  forever  making  them  the  cheapest  in  the  end 


Model  “A”  8x16  inch  .  Price  per 

Net  Weight  700  lbs. 

“  10x16  inch  .  “  “ 

f  **>  Net  Weight  1000  lbs. 

12x16  inch  .  “  “ 

Net  Weight  1075  lbs. 


8x16"  Iron  Pallets 


100— $25.00 
100— $30.00 
100— $35.00 


Model  “E” 


tt  tt 


10x16"  Iron  Pallets 


8x24  inch 
1 0x24  inch 
1  2x24  inch 


.  Price  per 

Net  Weight  1200  lbs. 

ft  ft 

Net  Weight  1500  lbs. 

<(  << 

Net  Weight  1800  lbs. 


100— $55.00 
100— $60.00 
100— $65.00 


12x16"  Iron  Pallets 

The  kind  that  last^forever,  making  them  the  cheapest  i|n  the  end 


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HTHESE  four  blocks  show  an 

exact  photographic  reproduc¬ 
tion  of  our  new  rock  faces — nothing 
so  perfect  and  natural  in  rock  effect 
has  ever  been  shown — and  they  are 
distinctively  “Ideal”  products. 

Such  sharp  and  clear-cut  outline  is 
only  possible  with  “Ideal”  Face 
Plates  used  in  “Ideal”  Machines 
by  our  combination  down  face 
horizontal  core  principle. 

At  the  National  Meeting  of  Cement  Users,  in  Chicago, 
we  displayed  the  plates  and  blocks  showing  these  rock  faces, 
and  one  of  the  highest  authorities  in  cement  and  its  uses,  called 
at  our  display  to  personally  congratulate  us,  as  he  expressed  it,  on 
“The  finest  rock  designs  he  had  ever  seen.” 

Architects  and  the  building  public  have  discouraged  in  the 
past  the  use  of  rock  face  designs  in  blocks,  and  it  was  only 
natural  that  they  took  this  stand,  since  builders  persisted  in 
building  a  wall  with  but  one  design  of  rock  face,  and  it  was 
like  a  checker-board— no  matter  which  way  the  eye  was  cast 
along  such  a  wall,  there  was  a  sameness  at  right  or  left  angles, 
whether  up,  down  or  crosswise— always  that  awful  monotony. 

But  with  our  new  faces  we  have  solved  the  problem  for 
the  builder  using  blocks,  with  these  four  face  designs,  and  also  reversing  them,  show  a 
variety  ^of  eight  patterns,  and  used  promiscuously  in  building  up  a  wall  you  secure 
a  result  so  natural  and  perfect  that  even  the  trained  eye  cannot  detect  such  construction 
from  the  prohibitively  expensive  rock  hewn  work;  and  when  you  take  into  further 
consideration  the  great  and  prolific  possibilities  of  block  production  on  an  “Ideal,” 
and  use  in  the  building  up  of  a  wall,  in  conjunction  with  the  8  inch  high  blocks  the  4 
inch  high  course  blocks  of  the  many  designs  that  can  be  produced  on  the  machine, 
and  then  vary  a  wall  by  their  use  in  every  other  second  or  third  course  in  conjunction 
with  these  rock  faces,  there  is  obtained  artistic  effect  that  cannot  help  but  catch 
the  eye  of  the  building  public. 


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COLUMN  MOLD-FLUTED 

6  foot  shaft — 9  inch  Diameter  at  Top,  I  OH  inch  Diameter  at  Bottom,  including  Core  and  5  inch  High 
Base  and  Doric  and  Ionic  Capitals.  .  .  .  Complete.  Net  Weight  460  lbs. 

SPINDLE  MOLDS 

Round  and  Square  5  inch  Square  at  Base  and  Top,  1  6  inches  High.  .  .  30  lbs. 

it  1 4  tt  ^  a  it  a  a  a  a  jg  a  a  ^  «< 


BALL  MOLDS 


6  inch  Diameter,  8x  8  inch  Base. 

. Weight  30  lbs. 

9  “  “  12x12  “  “ 

. “  52  “ 

12  “  “  16x16  “  “ 

. “  86  “ 

15  “  “  18x18  “  “ 

.  “  140  “ 

PIER 

COPING-ROCK  FACE 

5  inch  High,  18x18  inch  Square. 

Net  Weight  70  lbs. 

PORCH 

COLUMN  BLOCK  MOLDS 

ROCK  FACE 

8  inch  High,  16x16  inch  Square 

Weight  80  lbs. 

8  “  “  14x14  “ 

. “  75  “ 

8  “  “  12x12  “ 

“  70  “ 

$75.50 


$8.00 

$8.00 


$10.00 
$  14.00 
$  16.00 
$25.00 


$14  00 


$12.50 
$12.50 
$1 1.50 


Porch  Pier  Block  Mold  showing  front  plate  removed  and  fluted  corners  in  position  for  moulding  top  and  bottom  blocks. 

fillets  on  the  sides  are  those  used  for  the  regular  blocks  between  the  top  and  bottom  blocks. 


The  fluted 


For  4  inch  Courses — 4  inch  High,  1  6x 

16  inch  Square.  Weight  50  lbs.  $10.00 

For  4  inch  Courses — 4  inch  High,  14x 

14  inch  Square.  Weight  45  lbs.  $  9.50 

For  4  inch  Courses — 4  inch  High,  1  2x 

12  inch  Square.  Weight  40  lbs.  $  9.00 


PORCH  COLUMN  BLOCK  MOLDS 
-FLUTED  CORNERS 

Rock  Face  8  inch  high,  12x12  inch  square 

Weight  1  00  lbs.  $13.00 

Rock  Face,  4  inch  high,  12x12  inch  square 

.  Weight  50  lbs.  $10.00 

Rock  Face,  8  inch  high,  8x8  inch  square 

.  Weight  90  lbs.  $10.50 

Rock  Face,  4  inch  high,  8x8  inch  square  . 

.  Weight  35  lbs.  $  7.75 


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Porch  Pier  Columns  of  various  designs  and  construction,  as  built  entirely  from  blocks  produced  on  the  "Ideal"  Hollow  Concrete  Block 
Machine.  Photographed  from  sample  piers  as  shown  in  an  up  to  date  Block  yard  in  South  Bend,  Ind.,  where  a  number  of  Ideal  Machines  are 
in  continuous  operation. 


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'  V  ^ 

— n - 



- 

v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


8  inch  Plain  Blocks  with  4  inch  High  Rock  Courses 


8  in.  High  Rock  Blocks  alternating  with  4  in.  High  Plain  Course  Blocks 


Octagon  Wall— 8  inch  and  4  inch  Blocks  used 


Panel  8  inch  alternating  with  4  inch  Rock 


Broken  Ashler 


Corrugated  8  inch  alternated  with  4  inch  Rock  Course 


Panel  Blocks 


Cuts  made  from  photographs  of  sample  walls  to  show  contractors  and  intending  builders  as  laid  up  in  a  modern  and  up  to  date  concrete 
block  yard  in  South  Bend,  Indiana.  Here  is  a  good  pointer  for  the  block  seller  to  also  erect  these  sample  walls.  These  also  show  a  few  of  the 
many  possibilities  of  our  "Ideal"  Hollow  Concrete  Block  Machine. 


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DATA  REGARDING  "IDEAL"  CONCRETE  BLOCKS. 


Kino  of  Block. 

Size  with  Mortar 
Joints 

Net  Size  of  Blocks 

Net 
Weight 
in  Lbs. 

Cubic  Inch 
Over  All. 

Cubic  Inch 
Material. 

Cubic  Inch 
of  Voids. 

Percent  of 
Yqids 

Displace- 

mentof 

Brick- 

Hollow 

8  a  8  a  IG  in  . 

7%  X  Q  A  15%  iN. 

50 

976. 

658. 

318. 

32  58 

14.22 

Hollow 

8  A  10  X  16  IN- 

7%.  x.  10  x  15%  iw. 

68 

1220-6 

882.46 

33712 

27.6/ 

17.77 

Hollow 

8  A  12  A  16  IN. 

7%  a  12  x  15/4  in 

82 

1464.7 

1057  83 

406-87 

27.77 

21.33 

Holloov4-iw.  Course. 

4  a  3  a  1 6 1 n 

3%.  x  8  x  15%  in. 

25 

472.50 

318  64 

15486 

32.58 

7.11 

Hollow  4  in.  Course 

4  a  10  A  16  in. 

3%  x  10  x  15/4  in. 

34 

590.62 

427  5 

163.12 

27 .6/ 

8.88 

Houlow  4  in.  C  o  u  rse 

4  x  12  x  16  in 

3%  x  12  x  15x4  in- 

41 

708.75 

511.88 

I9G.87 

27.77 

10.66 

Solid  Vcncef? 

5  x  4  a  I6i  n. 

7%  a  4  a  15%  in 

37 

488.25 

488.25 

7.11 

Hollow 

8  a  8a  24- in. 

7%  x  8  x  23%  in- 

64 

1472.5 

1025.10 

447.40 

30.38 

21.33 

Hollow 

8  a  10  x  24  In. 

7/4  x  10  x  23%.  iN- 

J04- 

1840.62 

12754)3 

56559 

30.7 2 

26.66 

Hollow 

8  a  12  x  24  In 

7%  a  12  x  23%.  in. 

122 

2208.75 

1524.97 

683.78 

30-95 

32. 

Hollow4  *n.  Course 

4  x  8  x  24  in. 

3%  x  8  a  23%  in. 

44 

712.50 

496.02 

216.48 

30-39 

10.66 

Hollow  4  in-  Course 

4  x  10  x  24  in. 

3%  x  10  x  23%  in- 

52. 

89062 

616.95 

273.67 

30.72 

1333 

Hollow4  in.  Course 

4  x  12  x  24  in. 

3%  x  12  x  23%  iN. 

Gl 

1 068.75 

737.89 

33086 

30-95 

16. 

Solid  Veneer 

fl  x  4  a  24  in 

7%  a  4x  21%.  in. 

56 

736.25 

736.25 

1066 

Displacement  ofBrick  isBaseo  on  Common Bricks*’  x4'x8jn  allowing  jp  in  •  for  Mortar  Joints. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND.,  U.  S.  A. 


IDEAL  SPECIAL  SILL  and  LINTEL  MACHINE  for  making  SOLID 
BLOCKS  (or  reinforced  if  desired),  with  Maximum 
Measurements  as  follows: 

60"  in  Length. 

18"  in  Width. 

8"  in  Height. 

This  Machine  is  adjustable  as  to  width  and  height  and  can  be  blocked 
up  to  produce  any  length  less  than  60  inches. 

All  Concrete  Stones  are  made  F ace  Down  in  this  Machine,  thus  allowing 
for  the  introduction  of  fine  facing  material. 

This  Machine  is  specially  devised  for  producing  Sills,  Lintels,  Water- 
Tables,  Cornices,  Steps,  Key-stones,  Pavement  Slabs,  etc.,  etc.  The  variety 
of  production  on  it  is  only  limited  by  the  ingenuity  of  the  operator  in  laying  in 
wooden  moulding,  wooden  blocks,  or  other  devices  for  producing  the  various 
styles  of  concrete  stone  wanted.  It  is  impossible,  owing  to  the  variety  of  work 
to  be  accomplished  with  this  machine  to  provide  standard  sized  face  plates  or 
pallets,  hence  the  equipment  regularly  accompanying  the  machine  is  as  follows, 
and  is  intended  more  particularly  to  show  how  face  plates  and  pallets  should 
be  constructed  in  order  to  attain  the  best  results. 

6x6  Square  End  Tamp  with  Wooden  Handle. 

Right  Plain  Door. 

Left  Plain  Door. 

2  Sample  Wooden  Pallets,  re-inforced. 

2  Sample  Wooden  Face  Plates,  re-inforced. 

Total  Weight  of  Machine,  including  all  Parts,  Gross  1,112  lbs. 

PRICE,  complete,  for  outfit  as  above  described  -  -  $200.00 


F.  O.  B.  CARS,  SOUTH  BEND,  INDIANA. 


v  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  C0„  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


Placing  Face  plate  in  machine  on  bottom  of  mold. 


IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  SOUTH  BEND,  IND„  U.  S.  A.  V  IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO„  Limited,  LONDON,  CANADA 


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CUBIC  YA  HO  OE  MATENJAL  AND  THE  NUN!  BEN  PE  K  SQUARE  Or 
ONE  HUHDAED  SuPEA  E/C/AC  EEET 

HO  LV  TO  r/GL/HE  THE  COST  OF  3L  O  CHS. 

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then  deduct  the  Supeace  eeet  or  all  the  openings, 
thus  giving  the  actual  Sup  EHCE  TO  COYDP 

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the  NUM  BEK  1  N  THE  LAST  COL  UN?  N,  EOT?  THE  SIZE 
block  YOU  ABC  TO  use,  WHICH  W/LL  G  i  VE  THC  NUMBCP 
OE  BLOCKS  EON  ANY  BOIL  JO  /  NQ  ■ 

TH  E  COST  OE  CONCPETE  G L  O  C K  S  / N  A N  Y  L  O  C A  L  /  T  Y 

W/LL  BE  EO  UN  D  TO  B  E  MUCH  LESS  THAN  C  OMMO  N 

BP/C  K  AND  APE  A  BETTEP  AND  MOPE  LAST/WG 

MATEP/AL  . 

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REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  APPOINTED  BY  THE 
NATIONAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY 
MANUFACTURERS’  ASSO¬ 
CIATION. 


“STANDARD  SPECIFICATIONS  FOR  THE  MANUFACTURE  OF 

CONCRETE  BLOCKS”. 


SPECIFICATIONS  FOR  HOLLOW  BLOCKS 
DEFINITIONS. 

Sand — Such  material  as  will  pass  through  a  screen  %  inch  mesh  and  is 
retained  in  screen  having  mesh  1  -64  of  an  inch.  This  applies  to  river  sand, 
bank  sand,  or  screenings  from  a  stone  crusher. 

GRAVEL. 

Gravel — Such  material,  obtained  either  from  a  bank  or  river,  of  such  size 
as  is  retained  in  a  screen  having  %  inch  mesh. 

CRUSHED  STONE. 

Such  stone  from  a  crusher  as  is  retained  in  a  Y\  inch  screen. 


BANK  GRAVEL. 

Such  material  as  is  obtained  from  a  pit  or  river  containing  both  sand  and 
gravel. 


AGGREGATE. 

Any  material  such  as  broken  stone,  gravel,  or  other  fragments  used  with 
cement  and  sand  mortar  in  making  concrete  for  the  purpose  of  reducing  the 
cost  and  adding  to  the  strength. 


VOIDS. 

The  space  existing  between  particles  of  sand,  crushed  stone,  or  materials 
of  which  an  aggregate  is  composed. 


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CEMENT. 

Any  American  or  imported  P ortland  Cement,  which  will  pass  the  tests 
required  by  the  American  Society  for  Testing  Materials. 

QUALITY  OF  SAND. 

Sand  suitable  for  concrete  work  must  not  be  finer  than  the  above  des¬ 
cribed,  must  be  sharp  and  gritty;  not  soft  or  loamy,  must  be  free  from  loam  or 
other  foreign  material,  and  must  not  contain  any  perceptable  amount  of  clay,  or 
other  soluble  matter.  Some  authorities  concede  that  clay  to  the  extent  of  1  0 
per  cent,  in  sand  or  gravel  is  not  harmful.  This  committee  is  of  the  opinion 
that  any  perceptible  amount  of  clay  is  unsafe.  Crushed  stone  must  be  reason¬ 
ably  free  from  dust,  and  must  be  retained  on  the  same  sized  screen  as  bank 
sand,  viz:  %  inch.  Gravel  or  crushed  stone  must  be  free  from  loam,  dust,  or 
other  foreign  material,  and  must  contain  no  soft  or  rotten  stone. 

DETERMINATION  OF  AMOUNT  OF  CEMENT  TO  BE  USED 

WITH  AGGREGATE. 

A  theoretically  correct  concrete  should  consist  of  sand  and  gravel,  or 
crushed  stone,  or  a  combination  of  them,  containing  any  amount  of  cement 
equal  to  the  voids  in  such  combination.  In  other  words,  interstices  should  be 
filled  with  cement. 

To  state  this  in  another  way,  if  the  concrete  is  made  up  of  sand  and 
gravel,  such  proportion  of  cement  should  be  used  with  the  sand  as  is  equal  to 
the  voids  in  the  sand,  and  such  quantity  of  this  resulting  mortar  of  sand  and 
cement  should  be  used  with  the  crushed  stone  or  gravel,  as  will  fill  all  voids  in 
the  crushed  stone  or  gravel. 

Re-stating  this  in  a  few  words,  the  cement  should  fill  the  voids  in  the 
sand,  and  the  resulting  mortar  should  fill  the  voids  in  the  aggregate. 

DETERMINATION  OF  VOIDS. 

To  determine  the  voids  in  the  sand,  or  the  material  to  be  used  as  an 
aggregate,  what  is  known  as  the  “water  test”  is  employed.  In  preparing  for 
this  test  the  sand  or  gravel  must  be  perfectly  dry.  Sand  has  greater  volume 
when  wet. 

A  receptacle  holding  a  known  amount,  such  as  a  quart  jar,  is  filled  with 
the  material  to  be  tested,  sand  for  example,  and  into  this  receptacle  is  poured 
as  much  water  as  the  sand,  or  other  material  will  absorb.  The  water  should 
be  measured.  1  he  amount  of  water  absorbed  indicates  the  voids,  and  also 
indicates  the  exact  amount  of  sand  which  it  is  necessary  to  use  in  order  to  pro¬ 
duce  a  solid  concrete. 


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In  making  hollow  blocks,  if  no  gravel  or  other  course  aggregate  is  used, 
the  result  of  this  test  should  give  the  proportions  of  sand  and  cement  to  be  used 
in  block  manufacture.  Average  sand  will  absorb  20  to  30  per  cent,  of 
water,  indicating  from  30  to  30  per  cent,  of  voids;  also  indicating  that  the  pro¬ 
portion  to  one  part  of  cement  to  form  three  or  four  parts  of  sand  are  required 
to  make  a  solid  block. 

The  proper  selection  of  sand  and  aggregate  material  is  important.  Care 
should  be  taken  that  the  particles  vary  so  in  size  as  to  reduce  the  voids  to  the 
smallest  amount  possible.  With  this  careful  selection  the  amount  of  cement 
required  to  produce  good  work  is  greatly  reduced. 

MIXING 

After  the  materials  are  selected  they  should  be  mixed  together  dry,  until 
thoroughly  incorporated,  or  in  other  words  until  the  mass  is  of  an  absolutely 
uniform  color.  Water  should  then  be  applied,  and  the  thorough  mixing 
repeated.  The  amount  of  water  should  be  in  all  cases  as  great  as  possible 
without  causing  the  materials  ro  stick  to  the  molds  when  the  stone  is  removed. 

A  little  more  care  in  the  treatment  of  the  face  plates  of  any  machine  will 
enable  the  manufacturer  to  use  a  wetter  concrete  than  is  usually  employed. 
Only  such  size  batches  should  be  mixed  at  one  time  as  can  be  used  up  within 
thirty  minutes  from  the  time  the  water  has  been  added. 

MANUFACTURING 

The  concrete  should  be  placed  in  the  mold  in  small  quantities,  and  tamp¬ 
ing  should  begin  immediately  upon  the  placing  of  the  first  shovelfull,  and 
continue  until  the  mold  is  full.  The  material  should  be  tamped  with  a  tamper 
having  a  small  face,  and  short,  quick,  sharp  blows  should  be  struck. 

In  faced  blocks  the  face  should  be  composed  of  two  parts  sand  and  one 
part  of  cement,  the  same  being  mixed  in  the  manner  described  above. 

Owing,  however,  to  the  excess  of  cement  used  in  facing,  and  owing 
further  to  the  fact  that  the  cement  is  what  makes  concrete  sticky,  the  facing 
cannot  be  used  as  wet  as  the  balance  of  the  block  is  made.  Great  care  should 
be  taken  to  tamp  the  concrete  thoroughly  into  the  facing,  so  as  to  unite  the  two 
into  one  solid  stone. 

In  the  wet  process  the  amount  of  water  used  is  such  as  will  produce  a 
plastic,  or  flowing  condition,  in  the  concrete,  but  not  enough  to  wash  the  cement 
from  the  other  material.  When  placing  the  material  in  the  molds  the  entire 
mold  is  filled  with  one  pouring. 


No  stone  having  transverse  ties  or  webs  cracked  should  be  used,  or  even 
allowed  to  cure.  Should  a  slight  crack  occur  in  moving  the  green  stone,  throw 
the  material  back,  and  make  it  over.  In  no  case  use  a  cracked  stone  in  a 
building. 

CURING 

All  stone  made  by  the  medium  wet,  or  medium  dry  process,  should  be 
made  under  cover,  and  kept  under  cover  for  at  least  ten  days  protected  from 
the  dry  currents  of  air.  If  shed  room  is  not  available  to  store  a  ten  days  out¬ 
put,  the  blocks  should  be  carried  out  after  the  initial  set  has  taken  place,  and 
covered  with  canvass,  hay  or  other  covering,  which  will  retain  moisture,  and  at 
the  same  time  keep  the  dry  air  from  circulating  around  the  block.  Under  no 
circumstannes  should  blocks  be  made  under  the  direct  rays  of  the  sun,  nor 
should  blocks  made  by  this  process  be  exposed  to  either  sunshine  or  dry  winds 
while  curing. 

The  blocks  should  be  gently  sprinkled  as  soon  as  possible  after  making 
that  is,  just  as  soon  as  the  cement  has  set  sufficiently  that  it  will  not  wash 
Blocks  should  be  kept  wet  from  ten  days  to  two  weeks,  and  should  never  be 
removed  from  the  yard  for  the  purpose  of  using  in  a  building  until  they  are 
from  thirty  to  sixty  days  old.  This  is  very  important.  A  green  block  will 
surely  crack  in  the  building  on  account  of  shrinkage. 

LAYING 

In  laying  cement  stone  a  soft  mortar  composed  of  one-half  cement  mortar 
and  one-half  lime  mortar  should  be  used.  This  mortar  should  be  made  with 
fine  sand  and  free  from  stone,  and  should  be  buttered  on  the  ends  of  the  stone 
before  laying.  The  stone  should  be  laid  in  the  mortar  and  worked  down. 
Do  not  leave  end  joints  open  until  after  the  building  is  completed,  because 
when  the  end  joints  are  filled  at  this  time  shrinkage  in  mortar  is  liable  to  loosen 
it  causing  the  mortar  to  fall  out,  leaving  openings  through  the  wall. 

The  spreading  of  mortar  is  very  important,  because  if  mortar  is  unevenly 
spread  so  that  it  is  thicker  under  one  portion  of  the  stone  than  under  the  other, 
a  leverage  is  created,  which  under  the  weight  of  the  wall  above  is  liable  to 
produce  a  crack  in  the  stone. 

COLORING 

In  using  coloring  matter  with  concrete,  the  color  should  always  be  mixed 
with  the  cement  dry,  before  any  sand  or  water  is  added,  This  mixing  should 
be  thorough,  so  that  the  mixture  is  uniform  in  color.  After  this  mixing  the 
combination  is  treated  in  the  same  way  as  clear  cement. 


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Ashler 


Ashler 


Ashler 


Ashler  with  End 


Ashler  with  End 


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Comer  Water  Tablt 


Bush  Hammered 


5"  and  1!"  Fractional 


8"  and  8"  Fractional 


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Window  Jamb 


Cornice 


Plain  Face,  Rock  End 


10"  Return  Corners 


An  Ideal  Concrete  Block,  in  face  of  which  are  imbedded  genuine  pebbles, 
can  only  be  made  on  Ideal  Machines 


An  Ideal  Concrete  Block  faced  with  crushed  granite 


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16  inch  High. 
Price,  .  $8.00 

18  inch  High. 
Price,  .  $8.00 


16  inch  High. 
Price,  .  $8.00 

18  inch  High. 
Price,  .  $8.00 


s 


_ 

Square  Fancy  Spindle 


Ball 

Base  8  inch  square,  sphere  6  inch  diameter,  weight  30  lbs. 

Base  12  inch  square,  sphere  9  inch  diameter,  weight  52  lbs. 

Base  16  inch  square,  sphere  12  inch  diameter,  weight  86  lbs. 

Base  18  inch  square,  sphere  15  inch  diameter,  weight  140  lbs. 


Oval  Ornamental 
Course  Block, 
showing  same 
design  on  endfi@“ 

Per  Set: 

Oval  8  in.  $1  1 .00 
Daisy  8  in.  II  .00 

Daisy  Ornamental 
Course  Block, 
showing  same 
“©Jdesign  on  end 


$10.00 

14.00 

16.00 

25.00 


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Ionic  Capital — Monolithic  Shaft 


Gable 


Octagon 


Half  Octagon 


Doric  Capital 

7^  inch  High,  16  inch  Diameter  at  Top.  Net  Weight  58  lbs.  $12.50 


The  U  Chimney  Block  Attachment 


The  L  Chimney  Block  Attachment 


Per  Set 

$  5.00 


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CIRCLE  SET 

Showing  circle  face  plate,  rock  design,  end  angle  attach¬ 
ments  and  inner  angle  scraper.  By  the  use  of  this  scraper 
the  same  radius  is  obtained  on  the  inner  face  of  the  block 
as  on  the  outer.  Recognized  as  of  great  value  in  Silo 
construction. 

For  Model  “A”  .  .  .  Per  Set  $4.00 

. E”  .  .  “  “  $5.00 


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THE  OLD  WAY. 


LIFT  THE  MOLD 


THE  NEW  WAY. 


BREAK  YOUR  BACK. 


OBSOLETE 
LABORIOUS 
OUT  OF  DATE 

RELEGATED  TO  THE 
SCRAP  PILE 


THOUSANDS  IN 
USE 

UP  TO  DATE 


ONCE  USED— 

ALWAYS  USED 


LET  THE  DEAD  PAST 
BURY  ITS  DEAD 


A  MONEY  MAKING 
DEVICE 


WOOD  PALLETS  WARP  AND 
CRACK  THE  BLOCKS  - 
ARE  EXPENSIVE 
IN  THE  LONG 
RUN 


20TH  century  method 


IRON  PALLETS  LAST 
FOREVER 


You  cannot  afford  to  use  an  obsolete,  ancient,  out  of  date, 
by-gone  method— it  will  break  your  back  to  lift  the  machine  from 
morning  until  night.  You  cannot  afford  the  loss  of  time.  Time  lost 
is  money  lost.  Rapidity  counts.  Success  can  only  follow  in  the 
wake  of  labor-saving  devices — not  back  numbers.  Therefore  the 
placing  of  the  core  into  position  by  hand  and  removal  of  core  after 
block  is  finished,  the  great  effort,  labor,  care  and  time  taken  up  in 
lifting  the  machine  from  block,  the  chance  of  breaking  incurred,  the 
space  required  in  allowing  blocks  to  rest  where  made,  all  these  are 
back  number  methods. 


You  can  afford  to  use  the  up-to-date,  20th  century  method. 
To  do  so  means  prosperity  and  success.  The  "IDEAL”  Machine 
embodies  in  it’s  makeup  the  cardinal  principles,  Simplicity,  Adaptabil¬ 
ity,  Durability  and  Rapidity,  proven  not  by  hundreds,  but  by  thousands 
of  users.  In  nearly  every  case  our  customers  shatter  our  conservative 
estimate  of  200  blocks  per  day.  To  prove  this,  read  our  booklet 
"What  Others  Say  About  Us".  It  will  assure  you  of  an  Ideal’s 
perfection  of  mechanism,  its  positive  and  quick  lever  action  in  bringing 
cores  into  and  out  of  the  mold,  in  producing  blocks  with  rapidity  with 
the  least  labor— yet  safety,  blocks  perfect  in  proportion,  sharp  cut,  clear 
and  clean  in  appearance,  made  down  face,  close  grained,  and  impervious 
to  weather  conditions.  No  loss  by  handling,  but  by  removal  to 
proper  places  can  be  racked  so  as  to  use  the  very  minimum  of  space. 


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“IDEAL”  HOLLOW  BLOCKS  LAID  IN  WALL. 

Compared  to  Bricks— By  a  Competent  Consulting  Engineer  for  Ideal  Concrete  Machinery  Co. 


If  a  man  were  to  build  a  house  or  a  residence  of  bricks  and  he  desired 
to  substitute  Ideal  blocks  for  bricks,  he  would  find  that  where  he  would  build 
a  2  brick  wall,  he  would  substitute  1 2  inch  blocks,  and  he  would  build  the 
wall  1  ^2  brick  thick,  he  would  substitute  8  inch  hollow  blocks. 

The  Ideal  8x8x16  inch  block,  including  the  joint,  covers  128  sq.  inches 
wall  surface,  and  consequently  one  sq.  foot  of  wall  surface  would  require  1.12 
blocks.  While  one  sq.  foot  of  wall  surface  of  the  brick  wall  would  require  2  1 
bricks.  It  will  therefore  take  54  Ideal  8x8x1  6  inch  blocks  to  substitute  1 ,000 
bricks  in  a  wall  1  brick  thick. 

The  price  for  laying  these  8x8x16  inch  blocks  which  weigh  about  50 


lbs.  each,  should  not  exceed  5  cents  each. 

Cost  for  laying  54  "  Ideal "  blocks  at  5c . $  2.70 

Cost  for  laying  1,000  bricks,  average  not  less  than .  5.00 

Saving  in  laying  the  equivalent  to  1,000  bricks .  2.30 

Purchase  price  for  bricks  will  average  for  face  bricks  and  common,  not 

less  than . . . . . $14.00 


Cost  of  manufacturing  54  blocks,  for  labor  and  material,  at  9%  cents  each  5.30 

Saving  in  cost  for  the  equivalent  of  1,000  bricks,  using  Ideal  blocks . $  8.70 

Or  if  we  figure  the  total  saving  for  material  and  laying,  this  saving  will 
be  for  each  54  blocks,  substituting  the  1 ,000  bricks,  $2.30  for  lay¬ 
ing,  $8.70  for  material . Total,  $1 1.00 

Suppose  now  we  were  to  build  a  two-story  residence,  about  40x40  feet 
of  bricks.  The  outside  walls  would  require  about  90,000  bricks,  and  by  sub¬ 
stituting  the  hollow  blocks  for  the  bricks,  there  would  on  the  outside  walls 
alone,  according  to  above  calculations,  be  saved  $990.00,  and  a  proportional 
amount  might  be  saved  on  the  partitions. 

Finally  it  must  be  considered  that  if  the  blocks  are  well  made  with  a  fac¬ 
ing  of  I  cement  and  2  sand,  and  particularly  if  1  to  2  per  cent  of  the  Ideal 
Waterproofing  Filler — which  will  increase  the  cost  of  the  block  %  cent  only — 
is  mixed  in  the  facing  material,  the  cost  of  lathing  and  furring,  and  also  the 
rough  coat  of  plaster  can  be  saved,  as  these  kind  of  blocks  will  guarantee  an 
absolutely  dampproof  wall,  and  when  it  is  further  considered  that  insurance 
rates  are  low — that  the  hollow  block  makes  a  cool  house  in  summer  and  a 
warm  house  in  winter — and  finally,  that  such  a  structure  does  not  deteriorate 
for  the  lack  of  paint  or  care,  but  is  built  to  stay  and  to  increase  in  solidity  and 
strength  as  the  years  pass  by,  I  am  confident  that  further  comment  on  the 
economy  of  "  hollow  blocks n  versus  other  building  material  for  house  con¬ 
struction  is  absolutely  useless. 


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COST  DATA  FOR  “IDEAL”  HOLLOW  BLOCKS. 

Computed  by  a  Competent  Consulting  Engineer  for  Ideal  Concrete  Machinery  Co. 


Unit  price  to  be  adjusted  for  various  localities. 

One  block  including  joint,  of  8x8x1  6  inch  has  32.6  per  cent  voids,  and 
contains  0.39  cubic  foot  of  material — consequently  one  cubic  yard  of  mixed 
material  will  make  about  69 — 8x8x1  6  inch  blocks. 

It  is  recommended  to  use  a  mixture  for  the  facing  of  1  cement  and  2  sand, 
and  for  the  balance  of  the  block  1  cement,  2  sand  and  3  gravel,  and  in 
which  the  pebbles  for  the  gravel  do  not  exceed  Y\  inch  diameter. 

The  material  necessary  to  prepare  1  cubic  yard  of  mixture  is  approxi¬ 
mately  1.54  bbls.  of  cement,  0.47  cub.  yard  of  sand,  and  0.73  cub.  yard  of 
gravel,  being  sufficient  for  69  blocks. 

For  manufacturing  1  00  blocks  there  is  needed — 2.24  bbls.  cement,  0.68 
cub.  yard  sand,  and  1 .06  cub.  yard  gravel;  which,  at  the  following  prices, 
will  amount  to — 

2.24  bbls.  of  best  Portland  Cement  at  $2.25  per  bbl . . $5.05 

0  68  cub.  yard  of  Sand  “  1  25  “  cub.  yd . 85 

1.06  cub.  yard  of  Gravel  “  1.50  “  “  “  .  1.59 

Cost  of  material  for  1 00  blocks  of  8x8x  1 6  inch . $7.49 

In  manufacturing  these  blocks,  two  laborers  of  ordinary  intelligence  can  do 
all  the  work  incident  to  the  manufacture,  and  can  with  ease  turn  out  2  00  blocks 
a  day  and  generally  more.  For  one  man  $  1 .50  and  the  other  $2.00  per  day. 

Cost  for  labor  for  100  blocks . $1.75 

Incidentals  $  1 .00  per  day,  or  for  1 00  blocks . 50 

Cost  of  labor  for  100  blocks  8x8x16  inch . $2.25 

Or  total  for  material  and  labor  for  1 00  blocks  . . . $9.74 

The  sales  price  f.  o.  b.  factory  should  not  be  less  than  25  cents  per  block, 

but  even  at  20  cents,  sales  price  on  100  blocks  is . $20.00 

Safe  net  profit  for  manufacturing  100  blocks . $10.26 

This  net  profit  of  $1  0.26  per  1  00  blocks  must  be  considered  a  minimum, 
as  it  will  be  noticed  that  the  unit  prices  figured  with  are  high,  and  it  must  not 
be  overlooked  that  in  many  localities  the  Portland  cement  can  be  had  much 
cheaper,  and  also  that  where  sand  and  gravel  can  be  had  at  nominal  prices, 
the  expense  of  manufacture  will  be  very  considerably  decreased,  and  conse¬ 
quently,  the  profit  proportionally  larger. 

And  it  must  also  be  considered  that  the  above  calculations  are  made  for 
a  capacity  of  only  200  blocks  a  day,  and  that  if  several  machines  are  operated 
and  power  mixer  employed,  and  where,  on  acconnt  of  larger  consumption,  the 
raw  material  can  be  had  cheaper,  the  manufactured  block  will  be  cheaper. 


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TO  FIND  THE  NUMBER  OF  BLOCKS  REQUIRED  FOR  A  HOUSE 

OF  ANY  DIMENSIONS. 

Find  the  number  of  feet  around  the  walls,  multiply  by  three  and  divide 
by  four.  This  will  give  approximately  the  number  required  for  one  course 
(not  taking  window  or  door  openings  into  account).  The  height  of  wall,  in 
inches,  divided  by  eight,  gives  the  number  of  the  courses,  which,  when 
multiplied  by  the  number  in  one  course,  gives  the  number  of  blocks  for  the 
whole  building.  For  example:  A  building  30  feet  square  would  be  figured 
as  follows:  30  by  30  equals  120  feet  around,  times  3,  divided  by  4,  equals 
90  blocks  in  one  course,  240  inches  high,  divided  by  8,  equals  30  courses. 
30  times  90  equals  2,700  blocks. 

RAPIDITY  OF  CONSTRUCTION. 

As  proof  in  favor  of  block  construction  in  comparison  to  brick,  we  find 
that  a  mason  should  lay  from  two  to  three  blocks  in  the  wall  in  the  same  time 
it  takes  him  to  lay  fourteen  bricks  or  the  equal  of  but  one  block.  A  common 
mason  will  lay  100  8x8x16  inch  "Ideal  Blocks"  per  day,  but  a  first-class  one 
will  do  better.  The  average  wages  at  50c  per  hour  means  a  cost  of  5  c  per 
block  to  lay  in  the  wall.  The  cost  of  laying  cement  blocks  will  vary  with  the 
class  of  work  desired.  We  find  upon  close  investigation  that  prices  vary  as  to 
the  laying  of  blocks  in  the  wall.  They  can  be  laid  as  cheap  as  2c  each, 
but  we  prefer  to  make  a  conservative  estimate  by  placing  the  average  cost  at 
5c  per  block.  Contractors  figure  the  cost  of  laying  a  common  brick  at  $5.00 
per  M.  under  ordinary  conditions. 


TRUISMS. 

A  thoroughly  well  made  concrete  stone  is  conflagration  proof.  That 
is  to  say,  it  is  fire-proof  to  the  point  of  white  heat,  and  if  while  in  this  con¬ 
dition  it  is  drenched  with  or  immersed  in  water  it  will  still  retain  its  form  and 
strength. 

When  only  one  month  old  a  good  concrete  stone  will  stand  a  crushing 
test  of  from  1 ,500  to  1 ,700  pounds  per  square  inch,  which  is  amply  sufficient 
for  ordinary  building  purposes  with  a  good  margin  of  safety,  and  then  it  be¬ 
comes  much  stronger  as  it  grows  older. 

Concrete  stone  has  still  another,  and  it  is  a  very  important  and  advanta¬ 
geous  quality.  It  costs  less  than  any  of  the  natural  materials  of  equal  quality 
with  which  it  comes  into  competition.  Experience  has  shown  that  it  always 
pays  to  use  a  good  high  grade  Portland  Cement. 

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MATERIALS  FOR  ONE  CUBIC  YARD  OF  CONCRETE  . 


Proportions 

Bbls.  Cement 

In 

1  Cubic  Yard 

Bbls.  Sand 
in 

1  Cubic  Yard 

Bbls.  Gravel  or 
Stone  in 
i  Cubic  Yard 

1  :  2 

4 

1.57 

3.14 

6.28 

1  :  2  )4 

5 

1.29 

3.23 

6.45 

1  :  3 

6 

1.10 

3.30 

6.60 

1  :  4 

8 

0.85 

3.40 

6.80 

SPRINKLING. 

Blocks  should  not  be  allowed  to  dry  out  from  seven  to  fourteen  days. 
They  should  be  kept  sprinkled  with  a  hose,  or,  better,  a  lawn  sprinkler 
attached  to  an  overhead  pipe  running  around  the  yard. 

LAYING. 

In  building  a  building,  the  blocks  and  the  course  below  are  thorougly 

wet,  so  that  the  mortar  will  adhere  to  the  blocks  and  become  a  monolith. 

When  so  laid  a  wall  cannot  be  pulled  apart.  The  blocks  will  break  before 
separating  at  the  mortar  joint. 

BRICK  WORK. 

Brick  work  is  generally  measured  by  the  superficial  foot.  Walls  are 
estimated  to  contain  22  34  brick  to  the  cubic  foot.  A  9-inch  wall  contains 
15  brick.  A  I  3-inch  wall  contains  22/4  brick.  An  1  8 -inch  wall  contains 

30  brick.  A  2  1  -inch  wall  contains  37/4  brick. 

Thus  one  of  our  blocks,  8x8x1  6  inch,  is  equal  to  I  4  bricks. 

HOW  TO  ACCOMPLISH  THE  “BORST  SYSTEM”  OF  FACING 
BLOCKS  ON  THE  “IDEAL  BLOCK  MACHINE. 

The  principle  is  the  forming  of  the  face  of  our  blocks  downward  in  the 
bottom  of  the  mould,  thus  enabling  the  starting  of  the  block  by  a  thin  layer 
consisting  of  an  ingredient  of  one  part  cement  and  two  parts  finely  sifted  sharp 
sand,  these  two  parts  to  be  first  well  mixed  in  their  dry  state,  and  then  carefully 
moistened  and  again  well  mixed,  to  a  consistency  so  that  it  will  pack  nicely  in  the 
hand.  This  is  first  placed  loosely  into  the  mold,  using  the  hand  to  carefully 
spre adsame over  every  part  of  the  face-plate.  Then, before  tamping,  place  a  good 
quantity  of  the  backing,  consisting  of  a  coarser  material  (sand  and  gravel  or  crushed 
stone  mixed  in  the  ratio  of  four  or  five  to  one  of  cement),  on  top  of  this  first  layer,  and 
the  tamping  is  then  begun,  which,  by  our  method  of  direct  pressure  at  right  angles 
to  the  face  of  the  mold,  will  thoroughly  amalgamate,  thereby  forming  a  bond  of 
union  by  the  intermingling  of  the  two  mixtures,  assuring  a  facing  impervious  to 
moisture,  heat  or  frost,  which  cannot  separate.  The  cores  are  then  used  as 
per  instructions,  and  the  backing  of  block  is  continued  until  completed,*  or  it 
further  enables  a  facing  of  the  block  in  imitation  of  natural  stone  of  various  colors. 


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“IDEAL  MIXER” 

We  regret  to  inform  the  interested  public  that,  in  the  haste  of  publishing  this 
catalog,  we  were  unable  to  devote  space  to  show  a  cut  and  description  of  our  new 
Ideal  Continuous  Dry  and  Batch  Mixer,  but  are  covering  the  subject  under 
separate  folder. 

We  have  devoted  nearly  two  years  in  developing  this  Mixer  to  the  state  of 
perfection  and  practicability  enjoyed  by  our  Ideal  Block  machines,  and  made  it 
particularly  adaptable  to  the  needs  of  the  Block  Maker. 

We  seek  your  investigation,  and  will  take  pleasure  in  forwarding  details  and 
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IDEAL  SIDEWALK  MOLD 


Has  no  equal  for  the  manufacture  of  Sidewalk  Slabs,  Porch  Floors,  Water 
Tanks,  Etc. 

The  “Ideal  Sidewalk  Mold”  is  especially  designed  for  making  sidewalk 
slabs  from  2  inches  to  4  inches  thick.  It  is  also  extensively  used  for  making  porch 
floors  and  water  tanks.  To  obtain  the  best  results  in  every  way  and  a  perfectly 
smooth  and  natural  stone  finish,  make  the  slabs  face  down,  using  one  quarter  inch 
of  fine  white  sand,  rich  with  cement,  in  the  bottom  of  mold,  for  the  facing,  and 
very  coarse  material  for  the  balance  of  the  slab. 

A  slab  thus  made  excels  troweled  work  in  appearance  and  yet  maintains 
quality  and  durability  in  every  particular,  besides  being  a  materially  cheaper  and 
quicker  operation. 

The  regular  size  is  24x36x4  inches,  although  we  make  any  size  to  suit 
purchaser.  Price,  Regular  Size,  $25.00 

THE  COST  OF  A  SLAB  24x36x4  INCHES 

There  are  3456  cubic  inches  in  this  size,  making  1  3  Y?  slabs  from  one  yard 
of  sand.  To  make  the  same  size  2  inches  thick,  27  slabs  are  made  from  1  yard 
of  sand.  One  yard  of  sand  and  I  barrel  of  cement  make  about  6  to  1 .  (See  Cut.) 

We  make  Molds  of  any  special  size  to  suit  requirements  outside  regular 
size.  Write  us  for  Prices  and  Information. 

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IDEAL  CEMENT  SILL  MOLD 


The  only  Practical  Mold  yet  devised  for  making  Door  and  Window  Sills. 
Caps,  Water  Tables,  Copings,  Steps,  Silo-Blocks,  Sewer  and  Chimney  Blocks, 
Thoroughly  Practical — Remove  Mold  instead  of  Block — Simple  and  Quick  to 
Operate— -Has  no  Weak  Points.  Price.  6  foot  length,  $35.00 


IDEAL  CEMENT  STEP  MOLD 


As  nearly  every  user  of  these  molds  would  require  different  sizes  and  designs 
of  inside  forms,  we  do  not  furnish  such  forms  except  upon  special  order,  and  will 
quote  price  of  such  upon  application. 

The  steps  are  made  hollow,  which  reduces  the  material  and  weight  one- 
third.  They  are  made  plain  or  a  flange  around  top.  The  exposed  parts  can  be 
made  with  a  rich  facing  of  any  material  desired  and  the  balance  of  coarse  mater¬ 
ial.  The  cost  of  material  is  about  5  cents  a  running  foot —  7  inch  riser,  13  1-2 
inch  tread — which  is  cheaper  than  pine,  with  a  good  margin  for  doing  the  work. 
The  step  is  not  only  cheaper,  but  very  much  nicer  than  can  be  made  in  the  old 
way.  (See  Cut.)  SPECIAL  SIZES  MADE  TO  ORDER. 

Price.  Regular  Size,  $40.00;  Extra  Set  of  Inside  Forms,  Each  $5.00 

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The  changing  of  a  face  plate  of  any  design  is  but  the  work  of  an 
instant;  when  machine  is  open  the  face  plate  is  in  an  upright  position, 
but  with  the  closing  of  the  machine  drops  into  place  horizontally  in 
the  bottom  of  the  mold 


COLORS  FOR  CEMENT  AND 
CONCRETE  WORK. 


RED. 

87  parts  fine  ground  Portland  cement. 

11  “  oxide  of  iron. 

2  “  black  oxide  of  iron  or  copper. 

100 

YELLOW. 

84  parts  fine  ground  Portland  cement. 

14  “  yellow  oxide  of  iron. 

2  “  black  oxide  of  iron  or  copper. 

100 

BLUE. 

80  parts  fine  ground  Portland  cement. 
1 8  “  azure  blue  or  ultramarine. 

2  “  black  oxide  of  iron  or  copper. 

100 

GREEN. 

85  parts  fine  ground  Portland  cement. 

1 2  “  oxide  of  chromium. 

3  “  black  oxide  of  iron  or  copper. 

100 


CHOCOLATE. 

88  parts  fine  ground  Portland 
cement. 

6  parts  blk.  oxide  manganese. 
4  parts  red  oxide  of  iron. 

2  parts  black  oxide  of  iron 

-  or  copper. 

100 


BLACK. 

87  parts  fine  ground  Portland 
cement. 

1  3  parts  black  oxide  of  man¬ 
ganese  or  any  carbon 

- -  plack. 

100 


WHITE. 

67  parts  fine  ground  Portland 
cement. 

33  parts  powdered  chalk  or 

-  sulphate  of  barytes. 

100 


ADJUSTABLE  OCTAGON  FACE  PLATE 


FRONT  VIEW 


For  Model  “A,”  .  $5.00  For  Model  “E,”  .  $7.00 


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COURSE  BLOCK  ATTACHMENT 


For  producing  blocks  4  inches  high.  Shows  half  plain  and  half  rock  face  plate,  skeleton 
blank  and  the  right  and  left  half  rock  and  half  plain  doors. 

For  Model  “A"  8  inch  .......  $13.00 

. A"  10  •• . $12.75 

. A"  12  “ . $13.50 

“  “  “A"  8  inch — 6  inch  High  Course  Block  Attachment  .  .  $13.00 

§@?~NOTE — Above  outfit  does  not  show  Face  Plate  divided  into  one-half  and  two-quarters 
and  2  Dividing  Plates,  but  they  belong  and  are  sent  with  the  regular  outfit. 


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WATER  TABLE  SET 

Showing  Face  Plate,  Return  Corner  Attachment  and  Skeleton  Blank 


Model  "A  8  inch  .  $5.00 

“  “A"  10  “  .  $5.00 

“  “A"  12  “  .  $5.00 


Model  “E"  8  inch  .  $7.00 

“  “E"  10  “  .  $7.00 

“  “E”  12  “  .  $7.00 


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QUESTIONS  FREQUENTLY  ASKED  OF  US— 

1.  Question.  Please  quote  us  your  best  prices  and 
terms. 

Answer.  See  Page  9  for  price  on  Outfit  No.  1 ,  and  Page  7  for 
terms. 

2.  Q.  What  do  blocks  cost,  and  what  proportions 
of  sand  and  cement  are  used? 

A.  See  Page  3 1  for  cost  of  blocks,  also  proportions  used. 

3.  Q.  Are  concrete  blocks  profitable? 

A.  They  are.  See  book,  “What  Others  Say  About  Us.” 

4.  Q.  How  does  the  cost  of  blocks  compare  with 
bricks? 

A.  They  are  cheaper,  stronger  and  more  durable.  See  Page  42. 

5.  Q.  I  want  to  know  the  price  of  a  machine,  its 
capacity  and  its  weight. 

A.  See  Page  9  for  price.  For  capacity,  see  our  book,  “What 
Others  Say  About  Us.”  “Ideal”  Machines  are  the  most  rapid 
manufactured.  Weight  is  shown  with  each  quotation.  All  machine 
outfits  show  gross  weight  of  machine,  pallets,  and  parts  combined. 

6.  Q.  Can  all  the  different  designs  be  made  on  one 
machine,  or  does  it  require  different  machines  to  make 
different  sized  blocks? 

A.  All  designs  can  be  produced  with  an  “Ideal”  Machine. 
“Ideal”  Machines  are  interchangeable,  Model  “A”  producing  any 
length  blocks  from  1  inch  to  1 6  inches;  and  with  proper  attachments, 
veneer  blocks  4  inches  wide,  also  6  inch,  8  inch,  1 0  inch  and  1  2 
inch  widths,  in  hollow  or  solid  blocks,  also  4  inch  and  6  inch  high 
course  blocks.  Our  Model  “E”  produces  blocks  24  inches  long, 
or  any  part  of  that  length,  and  is  interchangeable  to  6  inch,  8 
inch,  1 0  inch  and  1 2  inch  widths,  the  same  as  Model  “A.” 
Brick  Machine  Attachment  can  be  had  for  either  model. 

7.  Q.  What  do  the  blocks  weigh? 

A.  See  concrete  block  table,  Page  29. 


WHAT  INQUIRERS  WOULD  LIKE  TO  KNOW. 

8.  Q.  Can  the  blocks  be  used  as  soon  as  they  are 
made,  or  do  they  have  to  be  seasoned? 

A.  They  must  be  seasoned — known  as  curing.  See  our  answer 
to  Question  No.  2 1 . 

9.  Q.  Can  blocks  be  made  of  just  sand  and  cement, 
or  must  gravel  be  used  ? 

A.  Blocks  Can  be  made  of  sand  and  cement,  provided  the  sand 
is  coarse  and  sharp,  but  it  makes  a  better  block  to  use  gravel  or  broken 
stone.  See  Pages  32  and  33  for  Standard  Specifications. 

10.  Q.  Will  broken  stone  do  to  use  in  place  of 
gravel?  If  so,  what  size  should  be  used? 

A.  Broken  stone  can  be  used  in  place  of  gravel,  and  should 
range  in  size  from  1  -4  inch  to  3-4  inch. 

11.  Q.  Suppose  we  only  want  to  build  a  house; 
what  assortment  would  you  recommend? 

A.  We  would  recommend  our  Outfit  No.  1 ,  Page  9. 

12.  Q.  Could  we  make  the  blocks  ourselves? 

A.  Easily.  It  requires  no  previous  experience  to  make  “Ideal” 
blocks.  Instructions  are  sent  with  the  machine.  “Ideal”  Machines 
are  so  marvelously  simple  a  boy  can  operate  them. 

13.  Q.  We  are  going  in  the  block  business.  What 
equipment  would  you  advise  for  an  up  to  date  plant  ? 

A.  For  the  starting  of  an  up  to  date  plant,  we  advise  parties  to 
carefully  feel  their  way.  We  do  this  because  our  machines  are 
so  built  that  equipment,  attachments,  parts  and  accessories  can  be 
added  at  any  time,  and  are  guaranteed  to  fit.  We  are  always  pleased 
to  give  our  best  advice  and  counsel,  when  asked,  in  the  proper  selec¬ 
tion  of  a  suitable  outfit. 

14.  Q.  Do  your  blocks  make  a  dry  house? 

A.  Unequivocally  they  do.  They  must  be  made  properly 
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15.  Q.  Do  you  recommend  plastering  directly  on 
the  back  of  the  block? 

A.  It  can  be  and  is  done,  but  we  cannot  recommend  it  unless 
“Ideal”  Waterproofing  Filler  is  used  in  the  facing. 

16.  Q.  Are  concrete  blocks  strong?  Will  they 
stand  the  pressure  of  an  ordinary  two-story  building  ? 

A.  They  are  strong  beyond  doubt.  See  reports  of  tests,  P age 
1  5.  They  will  stand  the  pressure  of  any  building,  and  are  now 
used  in  every  kind  of  construction. 

1 7.  Q.  How  many  blocks  will  your  machine  turn 
out  in  one  day? 

A.  We  claim  a  conservative  capacity  of  200  per  day,  but  we 
prefer  to  have  you  read  what  our  customers  say,  therefoie  see  our 
booklet,  “What  Others  Say  About  Us.” 

18.  Q.  How  many  blocks  8x8x16  inch  will  one 
barrel  of  cement  make? 

A.  You  will  find  reply  on  Page  31 . 

19.  Q.  Can  we  figure  the  cost  of  blocks  ourselves, 
and  how  ? 

A.  You  will  find  reply  on  Page  31. 

20.  Q,.  What  buildings  are  necessary  to  make 
blocks  in? 

A.  Any  old  building  or  shed  with  a  roof,  or  a  tent  of  sufficient 
size  to  protect  a  few  days’  output  of  blocks  from  heat,  sun,  wind  or 
dashing  rain  on  green  blocks,  will  answer  the  purpose. 

21.  Q.  How  are  blocks  cured,  and  what  do  you 
mean  by  curing? 

A.  By  curing  blocks  is  meant  they  should  be  kept  moist  con¬ 
tinually  for  from  7  to  10  days.  If  operating  within  an  enclosure  it 
may  not  be  necessary  to  spray  them  for  the  first  24  hours,  but  if  sim¬ 
ply  protected  by  a  roof,  allowing  drying  winds  to  reach  the  block,  you 
should  commence  spraying  them  within  five  or  six  hours,  or  just  as 
soon  as  it  can  be  done  without  washing  the  face.  They  should 
remain  in  the  curing  yard  from  20  to  30  days  before  laying  them  in 
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22.  Q.  What  is  a  pallet? 

A.  The  pallet  is  an  off-bearing  plate  upon  which  the  block  rests 
and  is  carried  away  when  removed  from  machine. 

23.  Q.  How  long  must  the  block  rest  on  the  pallet 
before  being  removed? 

A.  The  block  must  rest  on  the  pallet  until  it  obtains  it’s  initial  set, 
which  takes  anywhere  from  six  to  twelve  hours,  but  we  advise  that 
blocks  be  left  on  pallets  for  24  hours,  and  when  ready  to  remove 
them  from  the  pallet,  the  pallet  should  be  lightly  tapped  with  a  ham¬ 
mer  so  as  to  loosen  the  same  from  the  block,  if  it  shows  a  tendency 
to  stick. 

24.  Q.  Do  you  guarantee  your  machines? 

A.  We  do.  See  Page  8. 

25.  Q.  Do  you  give  instructions  about  operating 
machines,  and  materials  to  be  used? 

A.  We  do.  We  send  specific  and  clear  instructions  respecting 
the  operation  of  the  machine.  Y ou  will  also  find  standard  specifica¬ 
tions  for  manufacturing  blocks  on  Pages  32  and  33. 

26.  Q.  What  do  masons  charge  for  laying  blocks? 

A.  The  price  varies  in  different  localities,  it  depending  of  course 
on  labor  conditions.  An  average  price,  however,  would  be  5  cents 
per  block. 

27.  Q.  How  many  blocks  will  a  mason  lay  in  the 
wall  in  a  day? 

A.  A  good  mason  will  lay  100  “Ideal”  Blocks  per  day,  but 
a  first-class  one  will  do  better. 

28.  Q.  Can  blocks  be  laid  in  the  wall  cheaper  than 
brick? 

A.  Blocks  can  be  laid  cheaper  than  brick,  and  any  good  mason 
should  lay  from  two  to  three  blocks  in  the  wall  in  the  same  time  that 
it  would  take  him  to  lay  1  4  bricks,  or  the  equal  of  but  one  block  of 
the  8x8x  1 6  size. 

29.  Q.  Does  your  machine  make  blocks  in  different 
lengths? 

A.  It  does.  You  can  make  blocks  on  the  Ideal  Machine  of 
any  length  from  one  inch  up  to  the  full  size  of  the  block  with  proper 
margin  on  each  and  is  the  only  machine  which  will  do  so. 


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Perrysburg,  Ohio,  Water  Works  and  Power  House.  Erected  in  1906,  2165  blocks  used.  The  building  is  26x40  feet,  one 
story,  1  2  feet  high.  The  building  is  of  special  design,  very  handsome,  and  cost  about  $2500.00.  All  blocks  used  were  made  on  an 
Ideal  Machine.  8x8x16  inch  Blocks  used. 


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Pleasant  effect  in  a  Seaside  Cottage  by  the  use  of  8x8x16  inch  Ideal  Blocks.  Blocks  supplied  by  L.  M.  Taylor,  Asbury 
Park,  N.  J.,  who  operates  five  Ideal  Block  Machines. 


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An  artistic  country  School  House.  Entire  building 
strictly  in  a  farming  district,  about  1  2  miles  from  Berne,  Ind. 


erected  of  8x8x16  inch  Ideal  Blocks.  This  is  a  Township  School, 
The  Contractor  met  the  bids  of  brick  and  lumber  construction. 


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Retaining  wall  built  of  8x8x  1 6  inch  Ideal  Blocks  on  the  residence  lot  of  Mrs.  Peter  E.  Studebaker,  South  Bend,  Ind.  The 
residence  is  to  the  right  of  the  wall  facing  West  Washington  St.,  upon  which  street  is  situated  the  famous  homes  of  several  of  the 
Studebakers  and  Olivers. 


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Office  Building  of  the  Sandusky  Portland  Cement  Co.,  at  Dixon,  Ill.  The  Company  purchased  Ideal  Machines  and  made 
their  own  Blocks.  The  face  design  used  was  our  Bush  Hammered-Tooled  margin.  This  same  Company  is  using  Ideal  Machines 
at  their  plants  in  Syracuse,  Ind.,  and  York,  Pa. 


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Cement  Mill,  erected  by  the  Sandusky  Portland  Cement  Co.  at  Dixon,  Ill.  The  Company  purchased  Ideal  Machines  and 
made  their  own  Blocks  for  the  erection  of  their  entire  plant. 


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Livery  Stable  of  Wm.  Metz,  Columbia,  South  Carolina.  Dimensions,  50x150  feet.  Ten  thousand  (10000)  8x8x16  inch 
Ideal  Blocks  used.  In  case  of  fire,  the  chances  of  saving  the  horses  would  be  ten  to  one  against  frame  construction— Vermin  proof  also. 


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Cold  Storage  Building.  Size  30x40  feet.  This  building  was  erected  in  conjunction  with  the  Wood  County  Poor  Farm 
Building  near  Bowling  Green,  Ohio.  It  was  erected  during  1  903,  and  is  constructed  entirely  of  Ideal  Blocks,  there  being  used  2380 
blocks  8x8x16  inch,  and  2077  blocks  4x8x16  inch.  Two  inch  air  space  between  the  eight  and  four  inch  thick  blocks. 


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Mausoleum  or  Burial  Vault,  erected  in  Fort  Meigh  Cemetery  at  Perrysburg,  Ohio.  Its  interior  dimensions  are  10x14  feet. 
The  blocks  used  were  made  on  an  Ideal  Machine  of  8x8x  1 6  inch  size,  alternating  with  4x8x  I  6  inch  blocks.  It  is  constructed  of 
two  tiers  of  blocks,  thus  making  a  double  wall  16  inches  thick.  The  total  cost  was  $350.00.  It  was  errected  by  Mr.  E..  L. 
Kingsbury  in  1905,  his  wife  being  buried  therein.  The  vault  is  perfectly  dry  and  is  very  satisfactory.  The  roof  is  of  conciete 
and  permits  of  ventilation. 


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Automobile  Garage  built  for  Dr.  W.  H.  Hoppenrath  at  Elwood,  Ind.,  by  The  Artificial  Stone  Co.,  C.  W.  Foster,  Manager. 
Ideal  Blocks  used  8x8x16  inch.  The  Masons  being  prejudiced,  refused  to  lay  the  Blocks,  so  Mr.  Foster  took  two  Hod  Carriers 
from  a  building.  These  men  had  never  placed  a  brick  or  block  in  a  wall.  Their  work  substantiates  our  claims  of  ease  with  which 
Blocks  are  laid. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  South  Bend,  Ind.  Eaton,  Ohio,  Dec.  14,  1906 

DEAR  SIRS; — We  this  day  send  you  photograph  of  Double  House.  Number  of  Blocks  used,  5720.  Cost  of  building,  $5,500.00.  Blocks 
made  on  the  Ideal  Machine.  Hope  to  meet  you  in  Chicago  at  the  Convention.  Yours, 

H.  M.  YOUNG  &  SON 


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One  of  the  buildings  of  the  plant  of  the  Fairmount  Glass  Works,  Indianapolis,  Ind.  All  8x8x16  inch  Ideal  Blocks.  Ideal 
Machines  bought  by  the  Company  who  made  their  own  Blocks. 


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Residence  built  by  YC^m.  J.  Conk,  Contractor  and  user  of  Ideal  Machines,  at  Long  Branch,  New  Jersey.  Notice  the  Porch- 
Sun  Parlor  in  winter— Cool  Porch  in  summer. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  COMPANY.  South  Bend,  Ind.  Hope,  Ark.,  Aug.  15,  1905. 

Gentlemen: — Will  say  that  your  machine  has  the  proper  name — it  is  the  Ideal.  At  Hope,  with  five  machines  to  select  from,  an  Architect  just  finished 
plans  for  a  $10,000.00  Baptist  Church  to  be  built  with  blocks  from  your  machine.  Yours  truly 

J.  T.  ROBISON. 

Nov.  10,  1906. — Above  shows  the  completed  church,  8x8x16  inch  Blocks  used.  Photo  sent  in  by  Mr.  Robison. 


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IDEAL  CONCRETE  MACHINERY  CO.,  South  Bend,  Ind.  Covington,  Ky.,  July  12,  1906. 

Gentlemen: — We  are  sending  you  under  separate  cover  a  photograph  of  a  concrete  block  house  that  was  built  for  us  in  Lake  View  Park,  Latonia, 
Ky.,  by  Asbury  &  Jameson  Co.,  from  blocks  made  by  the  IDEAL  Machine.  We  are  very  well  pleased  with  the  blocks  and  think  they  are  the  best  that 
have  been  made  from  any  machine  in  this  section  of  the  country.  Trusting  that  the  photo  will  be  of  service  to  you,  we  are,  Yours  truly,  "Coppins" 

J.  ROBERTS  COPPIN,  Jr. 


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Residence  built  by  Mr.  A.  W.  Hays,  Joliet,  Ill.,  with  an  Ideal  outfit  costing  $138.00.  Notice  the  elimination  of  monotony 
or  sameness  in  his  wall  construction  by  the  use  of  Rock  design  8  inch  high  Blocks,  alternating  with  4  inch  high  course  Blocks  continued 
for  the  entire  first  story-— for  the  second  story  plain  blocks  were  used. 


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